The stock market on December 17, 1970
December 17, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.36% to close at 90.04. Of 2,296 US stocks that traded, 1,026 rose and 747 fell.
The S&P 500+0.36%closed at 90.04
How big a move#15,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,556price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,026of 2,296; 747 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +7.9% |
| American General (AGC) | +7.7% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -9.6% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | -5.1% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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