The stock market on March 26, 1968
March 26, 1968, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.68% to close at 88.93. Of 1,960 US stocks that traded, 1,009 rose and 604 fell.
The S&P 500+0.68%closed at 88.93
How big a move#9,560of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,663price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,009of 1,960; 604 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Husky Oil Ltd (HYO) | +9.2% |
| Chicago Pneumatic Tool (CGG) | +8.4% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc (ALY) | -3.7% |
| OGE Energy Corp (OGE) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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