The stock market on August 25, 1970
August 25, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 81.12. Of 2,264 US stocks that traded, 1,138 rose and 704 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 81.12
How big a move#20,183of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,497price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,138of 2,264; 704 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ampex Corp (APX) | +9.4% |
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | +9.2% |
| Allegheny Technologies (ATI) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -22.2% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | -8.8% |
| Emery Air Fght (EAF) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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