The stock market on December 24, 1970
December 24, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.57% to close at 90.61. Of 2,293 US stocks that traded, 1,435 rose and 466 fell.
The S&P 500+0.57%closed at 90.61
How big a move#11,311of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,503price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,435of 2,293; 466 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | +7.9% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +7.6% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Macy (R H) & Co | -5.5% |
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | -3.4% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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