The stock market on May 26, 1969
May 26, 1969, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 104.36. Of 2,140 US stocks that traded, 744 rose and 1,058 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 104.36
How big a move#18,508of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,382price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose744of 2,140; 1,058 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altria Group (MO) | +7.8% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +6.7% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Carling O'keefe Ltd (CKB) | -5.3% |
| Pennwalt Corp (PSM) | -5.0% |
| Cerro Corp (CDP) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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