The stock market on August 2, 1971
August 2, 1971, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at 95.96. Of 2,331 US stocks that traded, 1,248 rose and 660 fell.
The S&P 500+0.40%closed at 95.96
How big a move#14,421of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,028price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,248of 2,331; 660 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Armco Inc (AS.) | +7.6% |
| Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| ITT Industries (IIN) | -11.3% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -4.6% |
| Corning (GLW) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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