The stock market on February 17, 1970
February 17, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 86.37. Of 2,228 US stocks that traded, 754 rose and 1,071 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 86.37
How big a move#21,407of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,920price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose754of 2,228; 1,071 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +9.0% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +8.3% |
| Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) (ARC) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -10.6% |
| Gdv Inc (GDVI) | -5.3% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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