The stock market on February 18, 1970
February 18, 1970, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.24% to close at 87.44. Of 2,230 US stocks that traded, 1,260 rose and 602 fell.
The S&P 500+1.24%closed at 87.44
How big a move#4,336of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,811price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,260of 2,230; 602 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Boeing (BA) | +9.9% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | +9.6% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American General (AGC) | -5.2% |
| Carter-Wallace (CAR) | -4.2% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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