The stock market on May 29, 1970
May 29, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.60% to close at 76.55. Of 2,256 US stocks that traded, 1,584 rose and 392 fell.
The S&P 500+2.60%closed at 76.55
How big a move#931of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,064price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,584of 2,256; 392 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amfac Inc (AMA) | +17.6% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +17.3% |
| Ashland (ASH) | +14.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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