The stock market on September 6, 1968
September 6, 1968, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to close at 101.20. Of 2,026 US stocks that traded, 1,056 rose and 729 fell.
The S&P 500+0.46%closed at 101.20
How big a move#13,251of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,613price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,056of 2,026; 729 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +10.8% |
| Commonwealth Oil Refin (CWLO) | +8.3% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Squibb Corp. (SQB) | -5.3% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | -3.8% |
| Sundstrand Corp (SNS) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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