The stock market on August 4, 1969
August 4, 1969, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to close at 92.99. Of 2,160 US stocks that traded, 766 rose and 1,111 fell.
The S&P 500-0.51%closed at 92.99
How big a move#12,225of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,285price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose766of 2,160; 1,111 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +5.5% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +5.4% |
| Peoples Energy Corporation (PGL) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -15.0% |
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -10.8% |
| Brunswick (BC) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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