The stock market on April 5, 1971
April 5, 1971, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 100.79. Of 2,304 US stocks that traded, 911 rose and 981 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 100.79
How big a move#18,280of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,644price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose911of 2,304; 981 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +12.1% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | +11.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -13.9% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -6.0% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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