The stock market on July 8, 1969
July 8, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.41% to close at 97.63. Of 2,151 US stocks that traded, 376 rose and 1,490 fell.
The S&P 500-1.41%closed at 97.63
How big a move#3,460of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,891price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose376of 2,151; 1,490 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Whittaker Corp (WKR) | +3.3% |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | +2.9% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | -6.8% |
| Andeavor (TSO) | -6.0% |
| Sterling Drug (STY) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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