The stock market on April 12, 2012
April 12, 2012, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.38% to close at 1387.57. Of 3,946 US stocks that traded, 2,900 rose and 820 fell.
The S&P 500+1.38%closed at 1387.57
How big a move#3,625of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$555price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,900of 3,946; 820 fell
Biggest companyAppleby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | +7.5% |
| HP Inc. (HPQ) | +7.2% |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) | -5.8% |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | -1.5% |
| Quest Diagnostics (DGX) | -1.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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