The stock market on June 17, 1968
June 17, 1968, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.99% to close at 100.13. Of 1,991 US stocks that traded, 466 rose and 1,341 fell.
The S&P 500-0.99%closed at 100.13
How big a move#6,141of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,694price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose466of 1,991; 1,341 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Macmillan (MLL) | +6.4% |
| Esmark (ESM) | +4.8% |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Loews (LTR) | -9.4% |
| Worldcorp Inc (WDCP) | -7.1% |
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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