The stock market on March 9, 1971
March 9, 1971, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.08% to close at 99.46. Of 2,307 US stocks that traded, 1,061 rose and 862 fell.
The S&P 500+0.08%closed at 99.46
How big a move#22,459of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,746price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,061of 2,307; 862 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Stp Corp (STP) | +6.1% |
| American Broadcasting (ABC) | +5.3% |
| Viad Corp (VVI) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Crown Holdings (CCK) | -5.4% |
| Avatex Corp (AVATQ) | -4.8% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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