The stock market on May 11, 1973
May 11, 1973, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.25% to close at 108.17. Of 5,069 US stocks that traded, 747 rose and 2,264 fell.
The S&P 500-1.25%closed at 108.17
How big a move#4,269of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,122price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose747of 5,069; 2,264 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marsh & McLennan (MMC) | +4.4% |
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +2.8% |
| Traveleres Corp. (TIC) | +2.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Flagstar Corp | -7.2% |
| Chemed Corp (CHE) | -6.9% |
| Howard Johnson (HJ) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 10, 1973 · Every May 11 · May 14, 1973 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.