The stock market on September 27, 1973
September 27, 1973, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 109.08. Of 4,979 US stocks that traded, 1,724 rose and 1,284 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 109.08
How big a move#18,250of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,063price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,724of 4,979; 1,284 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Champion International (CHA) | +6.2% |
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| GenCorp (GY) | -10.0% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -5.8% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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