The stock market on July 20, 1971
July 20, 1971, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.39% to close at 99.32. Of 2,317 US stocks that traded, 952 rose and 858 fell.
The S&P 500+0.39%closed at 99.32
How big a move#14,503of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,757price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose952of 2,317; 858 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Con-way (CNF) | +9.7% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +5.1% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Energy East (NEG) | -3.7% |
| Southern (SO) | -3.6% |
| Flagstar Corp | -2.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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