The stock market on August 30, 1973
August 30, 1973, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 103.88. Of 5,018 US stocks that traded, 1,559 rose and 1,184 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 103.88
How big a move#20,609of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,416price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,559of 5,018; 1,184 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +8.2% |
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | +8.1% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pabst Brewing (PABT) | -7.1% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -4.5% |
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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