The stock market on August 17, 1970
August 17, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.20% to close at 75.33. Of 2,263 US stocks that traded, 810 rose and 925 fell.
The S&P 500+0.20%closed at 75.33
How big a move#19,065of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,227price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose810of 2,263; 925 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ampex Corp (APX) | +6.4% |
| Magnavox Co (MAG) | +5.3% |
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -10.5% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -7.7% |
| Uop Inc (UOP) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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