The stock market on February 27, 1970
February 27, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.67% to close at 89.50. Of 2,235 US stocks that traded, 1,202 rose and 622 fell.
The S&P 500+0.67%closed at 89.50
How big a move#9,625of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,202of 2,235; 622 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +10.1% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +8.1% |
| Whittaker Corp (WKR) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dillingham Corp (DHM) | -6.9% |
| Esmark (ESM) | -6.5% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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