The stock market on May 6, 1969
May 6, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 104.86. Of 2,137 US stocks that traded, 993 rose and 849 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 104.86
How big a move#12,973of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,347price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose993of 2,137; 849 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maxxam (MAXX) | +22.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -6.4% |
| Asamera Inc (ASM) | -4.8% |
| Braniff International Corp (BNF) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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