The stock market on January 21, 1969
January 21, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 101.63. Of 2,090 US stocks that traded, 766 rose and 1,001 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 101.63
How big a move#23,107of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,581price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose766of 2,090; 1,001 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Goodrich (GR) | +14.1% |
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Worldcorp Inc (WDCP) | -7.6% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -5.6% |
| Memorex Corp (MRX) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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