The stock market on October 17, 1968
October 17, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to close at 104.01. Of 2,044 US stocks that traded, 1,041 rose and 771 fell.
The S&P 500+0.46%closed at 104.01
How big a move#13,109of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,407price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,041of 2,044; 771 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc (ALY) | +10.4% |
| Qantel Corp | +8.7% |
| Macmillan (MLL) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | -6.7% |
| Bendix Corp | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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