The stock market on August 20, 1973
August 20, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.68% to close at 101.61. Of 5,014 US stocks that traded, 854 rose and 1,917 fell.
The S&P 500-0.68%closed at 101.61
How big a move#9,498of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,582price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose854of 5,014; 1,917 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +3.2% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +3.1% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Re (GRN) | -7.5% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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