The stock market on April 2, 1970
April 2, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 89.79. Of 2,250 US stocks that traded, 785 rose and 1,029 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 89.79
How big a move#16,288of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,580price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose785of 2,250; 1,029 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) | +7.4% |
| McDonald's (MCD) | +6.2% |
| American Motors (AMO) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Uccel Corp (UCE) | -10.9% |
| Fairchild Camera & Instr (FCI) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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