The stock market on January 26, 1970
January 26, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.34% to close at 88.17. Of 2,212 US stocks that traded, 403 rose and 1,483 fell.
The S&P 500-1.34%closed at 88.17
How big a move#3,802of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,738price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose403of 2,212; 1,483 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reliance Group Inc (REL) | +7.8% |
| Walt Disney (DIS) | +5.1% |
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | -13.9% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -13.5% |
| Kidde Inc | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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