The stock market on May 27, 1969
May 27, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.76% to close at 103.57. Of 2,142 US stocks that traded, 475 rose and 1,321 fell.
The S&P 500-0.76%closed at 103.57
How big a move#8,553of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,439price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose475of 2,142; 1,321 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eastern Air Lines | +5.7% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | +4.6% |
| Clark Oil & Refining Corp (CKO) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -6.7% |
| Maytag (MYG) | -5.8% |
| Dillingham Corp (DHM) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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