The stock market on July 2, 1969
July 2, 1969, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to close at 98.94. Of 2,152 US stocks that traded, 1,271 rose and 570 fell.
The S&P 500+0.88%closed at 98.94
How big a move#7,159of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,787price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,271of 2,152; 570 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sedco (SED) | +12.1% |
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | +6.5% |
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | -4.3% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -4.2% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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