The stock market on July 16, 1968
July 16, 1968, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.55% to close at 101.70. Of 2,005 US stocks that traded, 650 rose and 1,090 fell.
The S&P 500-0.55%closed at 101.70
How big a move#11,635of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,575price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose650of 2,005; 1,090 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Esmark (ESM) | +6.2% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +5.3% |
| Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea (GAPTQ) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kidde Inc | -6.1% |
| Avnet (AVT) | -5.7% |
| Covanta Energy Corp (CVGYQ) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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