The stock market on November 12, 1968
November 12, 1968, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to close at 104.62. Of 2,056 US stocks that traded, 1,147 rose and 682 fell.
The S&P 500+0.64%closed at 104.62
How big a move#10,063of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,364price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,147of 2,056; 682 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Scana (SCG) | +9.7% |
| Bell & Howell Operating Co | +9.3% |
| American Motors (AMO) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | -6.8% |
| Grumman Corp. (GQ) | -5.7% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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