The stock market on December 5, 1968
December 5, 1968, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to close at 107.67. Of 2,067 US stocks that traded, 828 rose and 1,037 fell.
The S&P 500-0.32%closed at 107.67
How big a move#16,005of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,155price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose828of 2,067; 1,037 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Clark Oil & Refining Corp (CKO) | +11.4% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +8.8% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Esmark (ESM) | -8.2% |
| Dpl Inc | -6.8% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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