The stock market on August 11, 1970
August 11, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 75.82. Of 2,262 US stocks that traded, 538 rose and 1,196 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 75.82
How big a move#12,470of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,161price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose538of 2,262; 1,196 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +3.1% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +3.1% |
| North American Philips | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kaiser Industries Corp (KI) | -5.9% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -5.9% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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