The stock market on July 6, 1970
July 6, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.56% to close at 71.78. Of 2,259 US stocks that traded, 407 rose and 1,425 fell.
The S&P 500-1.56%closed at 71.78
How big a move#2,822of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,733price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose407of 2,259; 1,425 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | +8.9% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +7.0% |
| Union Gas Ltd | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -12.2% |
| Brunswick (BC) | -9.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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