The stock market on May 4, 1971
May 4, 1971, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.48% to close at 103.79. Of 2,313 US stocks that traded, 1,165 rose and 732 fell.
The S&P 500+0.48%closed at 103.79
How big a move#12,731of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,423price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,165of 2,313; 732 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +7.0% |
| Flagstar Corp | +7.0% |
| Outboard Marine | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Gypsum Co (NGCO) | -5.5% |
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | -4.0% |
| Tenneco (TEN) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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