The stock market on December 9, 1970
December 9, 1970, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 89.54. Of 2,296 US stocks that traded, 817 rose and 975 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 89.54
How big a move#22,525of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,604price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose817of 2,296; 975 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +6.5% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +4.9% |
| McKesson (MCK) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -4.4% |
| Creole Petroleum Corp (CRP) | -4.3% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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