The stock market on April 23, 1973
April 23, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 111.57. Of 5,082 US stocks that traded, 1,096 rose and 1,966 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 111.57
How big a move#11,855of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,905price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,096of 5,082; 1,966 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +6.3% |
| Coastal | +6.2% |
| USLIFE Corporation (USH) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bandag Inc (BDG) | -11.3% |
| Teleprompter Corp (TP) | -8.8% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ April 19, 1973 · Every April 23 · April 24, 1973 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.