The stock market on May 1, 1968
May 1, 1968, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.52% to close at 97.97. Of 1,977 US stocks that traded, 931 rose and 813 fell.
The S&P 500+0.52%closed at 97.97
How big a move#12,074of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,864price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose931of 1,977; 813 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | +11.3% |
| Interstate Bakeries (IBCIQ) | +11.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pennwalt Corp (PSM) | -4.7% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | -3.9% |
| American Broadcasting (ABC) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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