The stock market on September 2, 1971
September 2, 1971, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.22% to close at 99.29. Of 2,345 US stocks that traded, 1,052 rose and 819 fell.
The S&P 500+0.22%closed at 99.29
How big a move#18,465of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,759price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,052of 2,345; 819 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +7.5% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +7.4% |
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Standard (TT) | -4.4% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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