The stock market on May 19, 1969
May 19, 1969, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% to close at 104.97. Of 2,140 US stocks that traded, 580 rose and 1,244 fell.
The S&P 500-0.92%closed at 104.97
How big a move#6,793of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,339price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose580of 2,140; 1,244 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pitney Bowes (PBI) | +3.7% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +3.6% |
| North American Philips | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sterling Drug (STY) | -8.8% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -5.6% |
| Belco Petroleum Corp (BPC) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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