The stock market on May 17, 1973
May 17, 1973, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.82% to close at 105.56. Of 5,065 US stocks that traded, 792 rose and 2,078 fell.
The S&P 500-0.82%closed at 105.56
How big a move#7,820of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,298price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose792of 5,065; 2,078 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | +6.1% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +4.6% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | -29.5% |
| Flagstar Corp | -11.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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