The stock market on July 18, 1969
July 18, 1969, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.85% to close at 94.95. Of 2,153 US stocks that traded, 605 rose and 1,211 fell.
The S&P 500-0.85%closed at 94.95
How big a move#7,505of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,114price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose605of 2,153; 1,211 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +5.5% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +3.1% |
| Aetna (AET) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Utah International (UC) | -5.8% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -5.7% |
| Paramount Communications Inc (PCI) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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