The stock market on March 19, 1971
March 19, 1971, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 101.01. Of 2,305 US stocks that traded, 775 rose and 1,121 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 101.01
How big a move#19,653of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,627price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose775of 2,305; 1,121 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +7.6% |
| Jewel Cos Inc (JWL.) | +4.2% |
| Allegheny Technologies (ATI) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Gypsum Co (NGCO) | -5.6% |
| Cyprus Mines (CYM) | -4.4% |
| Bendix Corp | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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