The stock market on October 10, 1968
October 10, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 103.29. Of 2,041 US stocks that traded, 736 rose and 1,080 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 103.29
How big a move#13,687of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,459price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose736of 2,041; 1,080 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Worldcorp Inc (WDCP) | +10.1% |
| Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc (ALY) | +8.8% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Metromedia (MET) | -8.4% |
| Cerro Corp (CDP) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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