The stock market on February 18, 1971
February 18, 1971, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.65% to close at 97.56. Of 2,299 US stocks that traded, 571 rose and 1,319 fell.
The S&P 500-0.65%closed at 97.56
How big a move#9,965of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,897price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose571of 2,299; 1,319 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sunoco (SUN) | +7.0% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +4.7% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Unisys (UIS) | -7.9% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -6.1% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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