The stock market on May 21, 1968
May 21, 1968, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.50% to close at 96.93. Of 1,986 US stocks that traded, 1,044 rose and 652 fell.
The S&P 500+0.50%closed at 96.93
How big a move#12,483of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,948price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,044of 1,986; 652 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Computer Sciences (CSC) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Victor Comptometer Corp (VCR) | -4.2% |
| Collins Radio Co (CRI) | -4.2% |
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 20, 1968 · Every May 21 · May 22, 1968 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.