The stock market on May 7, 1971
May 7, 1971, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 102.87. Of 2,316 US stocks that traded, 633 rose and 1,233 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 102.87
How big a move#15,437of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,489price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose633of 2,316; 1,233 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bausch & Lomb (BOL) | +8.7% |
| North American Philips | +5.1% |
| Carborundum Co (CBO) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Champion International (CHA) | -4.5% |
| Uop Inc (UOP) | -4.4% |
| Macy (R H) & Co | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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