The stock market on October 24, 1968
October 24, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.70% to close at 103.84. Of 2,047 US stocks that traded, 721 rose and 1,092 fell.
The S&P 500-0.70%closed at 103.84
How big a move#9,306of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,419price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose721of 2,047; 1,092 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cities Service Co | +6.8% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | -11.8% |
| Essex Intl Inc (EXC) | -6.9% |
| Tektronix (TEK) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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