The stock market on November 8, 1973
November 8, 1973, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to close at 107.02. Of 5,013 US stocks that traded, 1,879 rose and 1,058 fell.
The S&P 500+1.15%closed at 107.02
How big a move#4,833of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,199price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,879of 5,013; 1,058 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | +15.0% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +12.8% |
| Stone & Webster Inc (SWBIQ) | +12.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -5.2% |
| NextEra Energy (FPL) | -4.3% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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