The stock market on May 28, 1970
May 28, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.53% to close at 74.61. Of 2,255 US stocks that traded, 1,723 rose and 311 fell.
The S&P 500+2.53%closed at 74.61
How big a move#1,009of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,326price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,723of 2,255; 311 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Brunswick (BC) | +11.4% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +11.3% |
| Hobart (HOB) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dart Industries (D) | -8.5% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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