The stock market on July 30, 1968
July 30, 1968, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.09% to close at 97.74. Of 2,012 US stocks that traded, 801 rose and 898 fell.
The S&P 500+0.09%closed at 97.74
How big a move#22,055of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,882price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose801of 2,012; 898 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +8.2% |
| Belco Petroleum Corp (BPC) | +7.0% |
| Intl. Flavors & Frag. (IFF) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | -6.0% |
| Victor Comptometer Corp (VCR) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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