The stock market on December 23, 1970
December 23, 1970, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.07% to close at 90.10. Of 2,294 US stocks that traded, 1,023 rose and 769 fell.
The S&P 500+0.07%closed at 90.10
How big a move#22,894of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,551price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,023of 2,294; 769 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +8.2% |
| Mead (MEA) | +6.5% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Norton Simon (NSI) | -4.3% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | -4.0% |
| Emery Air Fght (EAF) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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