The stock market on May 20, 1968
May 20, 1968, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 96.45. Of 1,985 US stocks that traded, 610 rose and 1,108 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 96.45
How big a move#13,095of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,988price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose610of 1,985; 1,108 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +12.3% |
| Computer Sciences (CSC) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | -5.5% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -4.9% |
| MeadWestvaco (W) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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