The stock market on February 12, 1970
February 12, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 86.73. Of 2,225 US stocks that traded, 861 rose and 937 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 86.73
How big a move#17,936of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,883price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose861of 2,225; 937 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | +13.6% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +10.0% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -8.1% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ February 11, 1970 · Every February 12 · February 13, 1970 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.