The stock market on December 4, 1970
December 4, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.63% to close at 89.46. Of 2,293 US stocks that traded, 1,100 rose and 766 fell.
The S&P 500+0.63%closed at 89.46
How big a move#10,290of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,612price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,100of 2,293; 766 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +7.3% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | +7.2% |
| Seatrain Lines | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Boeing (BA) | -7.3% |
| MeadWestvaco (W) | -4.1% |
| OfficeMax (BCC) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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