The stock market on August 10, 1970
August 10, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.40% to close at 76.20. Of 2,259 US stocks that traded, 448 rose and 1,350 fell.
The S&P 500-1.40%closed at 76.20
How big a move#3,522of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,110price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose448of 2,259; 1,350 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | +12.5% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | +4.3% |
| Essex Intl Inc (EXC) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | -7.5% |
| Traveleres Corp. (TIC) | -6.0% |
| Saic (SAI) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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