The stock market on March 20, 1969
March 20, 1969, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.64% to close at 99.84. Of 2,123 US stocks that traded, 1,174 rose and 646 fell.
The S&P 500+0.64%closed at 99.84
How big a move#10,212of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,716price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,174of 2,123; 646 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +11.2% |
| Asamera Inc (ASM) | +5.8% |
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | -4.1% |
| Reliance Group Inc (REL) | -3.5% |
| Cerro Corp (CDP) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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