The stock market on September 12, 1968
September 12, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 100.52. Of 2,029 US stocks that traded, 811 rose and 990 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 100.52
How big a move#18,799of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,664price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose811of 2,029; 990 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +7.8% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | +7.8% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avnet (AVT) | -9.8% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | -9.6% |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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