The stock market on December 23, 1968
December 23, 1968, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.06% to close at 105.21. Of 2,078 US stocks that traded, 484 rose and 1,361 fell.
The S&P 500-1.06%closed at 105.21
How big a move#5,527of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,323price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose484of 2,078; 1,361 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dennys (DEN) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dole Food (DOLE) | -5.9% |
| Covanta Energy Corp (CVGYQ) | -5.7% |
| Lykes Corp De (LY) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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