The stock market on May 1, 1970
May 1, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.10% to close at 81.44. Of 2,253 US stocks that traded, 844 rose and 986 fell.
The S&P 500-0.10%closed at 81.44
How big a move#21,895of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,460price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose844of 2,253; 986 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +8.8% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | +7.8% |
| Dart Industries (D) | +6.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fairchild Camera & Instr (FCI) | -9.4% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -8.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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