The stock market on October 21, 1968
October 21, 1968, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 104.99. Of 2,047 US stocks that traded, 900 rose and 892 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 104.99
How big a move#20,132of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,338price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose900of 2,047; 892 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +7.9% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | +6.9% |
| Ashland (ASH) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dillingham Corp (DHM) | -5.6% |
| McKesson (MCK) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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