The stock market on August 18, 1970
August 18, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to close at 76.20. Of 2,263 US stocks that traded, 1,142 rose and 618 fell.
The S&P 500+1.15%closed at 76.20
How big a move#4,818of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,110price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,142of 2,263; 618 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Signal Companies (SGN) | +7.1% |
| Walter (jim) Corp (JWC.) | +6.9% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bestfoods (BFO) | -5.3% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -4.4% |
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 17, 1970 · Every August 18 · August 19, 1970 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.