The stock market on August 27, 1970
August 27, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 81.08. Of 2,264 US stocks that traded, 942 rose and 848 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 81.08
How big a move#20,198of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,502price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose942of 2,264; 848 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Esmark (ESM) | +6.7% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +6.5% |
| Kendall Co (KEN) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -22.6% |
| Scott Paper (SPP) | -5.9% |
| Smithkline Beckman Corp (SKB) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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