The stock market on May 29, 1973
May 29, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 107.51. Of 5,050 US stocks that traded, 1,402 rose and 1,529 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 107.51
How big a move#14,406of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,166price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,402of 5,050; 1,529 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +6.0% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | +5.8% |
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Auto Data Proc (AUD) | -5.8% |
| Doctor Pepper (DOC) | -5.5% |
| Clorox (CLX) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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