The stock market on October 9, 1973
October 9, 1973, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 110.13. Of 4,996 US stocks that traded, 1,427 rose and 1,578 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 110.13
How big a move#22,094of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$6,995price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,427of 4,996; 1,578 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | +8.7% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | +6.0% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | -6.7% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -6.6% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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