The stock market on October 4, 1968
October 4, 1968, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 103.71. Of 2,040 US stocks that traded, 805 rose and 950 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 103.71
How big a move#12,881of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,429price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose805of 2,040; 950 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Worldcorp Inc (WDCP) | +11.1% |
| Sara Lee (SLE) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Qantel Corp | -16.3% |
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) | -7.0% |
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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