The stock market on July 16, 1973
July 16, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.52% to close at 105.67. Of 5,025 US stocks that traded, 1,962 rose and 907 fell.
The S&P 500+1.52%closed at 105.67
How big a move#3,015of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,291price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,962of 5,025; 907 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | +12.3% |
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | +10.2% |
| Warner Communications (WCI) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -5.9% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -4.9% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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