The stock market on August 26, 1970
August 26, 1970, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.11% to close at 81.21. Of 2,265 US stocks that traded, 1,209 rose and 668 fell.
The S&P 500+0.11%closed at 81.21
How big a move#21,538of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,487price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,209of 2,265; 668 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +38.4% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +10.3% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +9.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -5.6% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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