The stock market on October 19, 1970
October 19, 1970, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.34% to close at 83.15. Of 2,282 US stocks that traded, 359 rose and 1,556 fell.
The S&P 500-1.34%closed at 83.15
How big a move#3,821of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,265price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose359of 2,282; 1,556 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Champion International (CHA) | +4.1% |
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +3.1% |
| Prentice-Hall Inc (PTN) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -7.8% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -6.7% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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