The stock market on May 15, 1970
May 15, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.94% to close at 76.90. Of 2,253 US stocks that traded, 1,325 rose and 553 fell.
The S&P 500+1.94%closed at 76.90
How big a move#1,801of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,018price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,325of 2,253; 553 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gdv Inc (GDVI) | +13.3% |
| Uccel Corp (UCE) | +11.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| OGE Energy Corp (OGE) | -7.3% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -5.5% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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