The stock market on May 26, 1970
May 26, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.37% to close at 69.29. Of 2,253 US stocks that traded, 537 rose and 1,381 fell.
The S&P 500-1.37%closed at 69.29
How big a move#3,685of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,119price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose537of 2,253; 1,381 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kaiser Industries Corp (KI) | +14.0% |
| Seatrain Lines | +13.0% |
| Swingline Inc (SWL.) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Warner Communications (WCI) | -12.7% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -11.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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