The stock market on May 8, 1973
May 8, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.65% to close at 111.25. Of 5,062 US stocks that traded, 1,535 rose and 1,339 fell.
The S&P 500+0.65%closed at 111.25
How big a move#9,970of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,925price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,535of 5,062; 1,339 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kaisertech Ltd | +9.2% |
| U S Industries (USI) | +6.9% |
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | -5.0% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -4.5% |
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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