The stock market on October 29, 1971
October 29, 1971, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 94.23. Of 2,369 US stocks that traded, 1,122 rose and 712 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 94.23
How big a move#16,832of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,176price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,122of 2,369; 712 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Blair Corp (BL) | +7.0% |
| Arlen Corp (ARRD) | +6.5% |
| Champion Enterprises Inc (CJHBQ) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | -4.2% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -4.0% |
| Ryder System (R) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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