The stock market on June 16, 1970
June 16, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.11% to close at 76.15. Of 2,256 US stocks that traded, 1,389 rose and 456 fell.
The S&P 500+2.11%closed at 76.15
How big a move#1,510of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,117price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,389of 2,256; 456 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kidde Inc | +9.2% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Essex Intl Inc (EXC) | -5.2% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL) | -4.4% |
| Sunbeam Corp | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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