The stock market on February 20, 1969
February 20, 1969, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.85% to close at 99.79. Of 2,107 US stocks that traded, 357 rose and 1,492 fell.
The S&P 500-0.85%closed at 99.79
How big a move#7,397of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,720price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose357of 2,107; 1,492 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Clark Oil & Refining Corp (CKO) | +5.5% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +5.3% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amp Inc (AMP) | -6.0% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -5.8% |
| Studebaker-Worthington Inc (SKW) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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