The stock market on December 15, 1970
December 15, 1970, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 89.66. Of 2,297 US stocks that traded, 705 rose and 1,094 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 89.66
How big a move#20,331of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,593price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose705of 2,297; 1,094 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +8.2% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +5.8% |
| CR Bard (BCR) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -11.8% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.6% |
| Hobart (HOB) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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