The stock market on March 2, 1970
March 2, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 89.71. Of 2,235 US stocks that traded, 1,033 rose and 832 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 89.71
How big a move#18,116of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,588price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,033of 2,235; 832 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +8.7% |
| Goodrich (GR) | +7.3% |
| Crown Zellerbach | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -7.0% |
| Prentice-Hall Inc (PTN) | -5.5% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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