The stock market on February 16, 1968
February 16, 1968, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 89.96. Of 1,941 US stocks that traded, 642 rose and 977 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 89.96
How big a move#14,867of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,564price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose642of 1,941; 977 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| St Regis (SRT) | +11.2% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +4.7% |
| Interstate Bakeries (IBCIQ) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -7.7% |
| Signal Companies (SGN) | -5.2% |
| Sunbeam Corp | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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