The stock market on September 18, 1970
September 18, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at 82.62. Of 2,269 US stocks that traded, 1,168 rose and 700 fell.
The S&P 500+0.40%closed at 82.62
How big a move#14,339of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,325price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,168of 2,269; 700 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bunker Ramo Corp (BR) | +13.0% |
| Transamerica (TA) | +7.6% |
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PPG Industries (PPG) | -5.2% |
| Nicor Gas (GAS) | -4.9% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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