The stock market on December 11, 1970
December 11, 1970, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.38% to close at 90.26. Of 2,297 US stocks that traded, 1,058 rose and 776 fell.
The S&P 500+0.38%closed at 90.26
How big a move#14,817of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,535price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,058of 2,297; 776 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Commonwealth Oil Refin (CWLO) | +7.9% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +7.1% |
| Genesco Inc. (GCO) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Air Products & Chem. (APD) | -5.5% |
| Monsanto (MTC) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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