The stock market on October 12, 1970
October 12, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.07% to close at 84.17. Of 2,279 US stocks that traded, 508 rose and 1,335 fell.
The S&P 500-1.07%closed at 84.17
How big a move#5,473of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,153price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose508of 2,279; 1,335 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Telex Corp (TC) | +3.6% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | -6.1% |
| Paramount Communications Inc (PCI) | -5.6% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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