The stock market on December 31, 1970
December 31, 1970, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 92.15. Of 2,292 US stocks that traded, 961 rose and 890 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 92.15
How big a move#20,976of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,360price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose961of 2,292; 890 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +6.8% |
| Kellogg (K) | +6.7% |
| DTE Energy (DTE) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CVS Health (CVS) | -6.3% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.0% |
| Airco Inc (AN) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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