The stock market on December 20, 1968
December 20, 1968, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.59% to close at 106.34. Of 2,078 US stocks that traded, 820 rose and 982 fell.
The S&P 500-0.59%closed at 106.34
How big a move#10,904of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,245price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose820of 2,078; 982 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +12.2% |
| Dennys (DEN) | +11.4% |
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eastern Air Lines | -7.6% |
| Continental Airlines Inc-Old | -6.3% |
| Braniff International Corp (BNF) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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