The stock market on October 14, 1971
October 14, 1971, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.91% to close at 98.13. Of 2,366 US stocks that traded, 433 rose and 1,481 fell.
The S&P 500-0.91%closed at 98.13
How big a move#6,850of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,851price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose433of 2,366; 1,481 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lubrizol (LZ) | +4.6% |
| Del Monte (DEL) | +4.1% |
| Carnation (CMK) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -11.0% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | -7.2% |
| Fleetwood Enterprises (FLTWQ) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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