The stock market on May 28, 1969
May 28, 1969, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.30% to close at 103.26. Of 2,143 US stocks that traded, 667 rose and 1,139 fell.
The S&P 500-0.30%closed at 103.26
How big a move#16,550of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,461price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose667of 2,143; 1,139 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Home Oil Ltd -cl A (HG.A) | +10.8% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +9.2% |
| Maxxam (MAXX) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Norton Simon (NSI) | -3.9% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -3.7% |
| Energy Future Holdings (TXU) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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