The stock market on September 26, 1968
September 26, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 102.36. Of 2,035 US stocks that traded, 895 rose and 935 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 102.36
How big a move#18,402of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,527price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose895of 2,035; 935 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +10.9% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +8.6% |
| Kennecott (KN) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Honeywell International (HON) | -6.6% |
| Computer Sciences (CSC) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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