The stock market on July 31, 1969
July 31, 1969, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.11% to close at 91.83. Of 2,160 US stocks that traded, 1,624 rose and 333 fell.
The S&P 500+2.11%closed at 91.83
How big a move#1,500of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,390price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,624of 2,160; 333 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Braniff International Corp (BNF) | +14.9% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sunbeam/Oster | -3.8% |
| Tektronix (TEK) | -3.1% |
| Union Gas Ltd | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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