The stock market on November 21, 1968
November 21, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 105.97. Of 2,063 US stocks that traded, 879 rose and 957 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 105.97
How big a move#20,197of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,270price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose879of 2,063; 957 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | +9.3% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | +8.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | -5.8% |
| TECO Energy (TE) | -5.6% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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