The stock market on July 16, 1970
July 16, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.48% to close at 76.34. Of 2,265 US stocks that traded, 1,214 rose and 590 fell.
The S&P 500+1.48%closed at 76.34
How big a move#3,178of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,092price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,214of 2,265; 590 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +10.5% |
| MeadWestvaco (W) | +9.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -7.3% |
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | -7.2% |
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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