The stock market on December 16, 1970
December 16, 1970, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.07% to close at 89.72. Of 2,296 US stocks that traded, 862 rose and 922 fell.
The S&P 500+0.07%closed at 89.72
How big a move#22,880of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,587price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose862of 2,296; 922 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eckerd (ECK) | +5.7% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +5.1% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -13.4% |
| Heinz (HNZ) | -4.6% |
| Enova Corp (ENA) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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