The stock market on April 28, 1971
April 28, 1971, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 104.77. Of 2,311 US stocks that traded, 1,010 rose and 947 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 104.77
How big a move#19,810of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,353price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,010of 2,311; 947 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Walt Disney (DIS) | +7.5% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +7.4% |
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Carborundum Co (CBO) | -4.5% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -4.4% |
| Eastern Air Lines | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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