The stock market on May 7, 1973
May 7, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.42% to close at 110.53. Of 5,069 US stocks that traded, 1,213 rose and 1,718 fell.
The S&P 500-0.42%closed at 110.53
How big a move#13,875of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,970price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,213of 5,069; 1,718 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Betzdearborn Inc (BTL) | +5.8% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | +5.6% |
| Loctite Corp (LOC) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -11.1% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -8.3% |
| Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) | -7.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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