The stock market on August 12, 1969
August 12, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 92.63. Of 2,162 US stocks that traded, 482 rose and 1,314 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 92.63
How big a move#8,218of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,317price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose482of 2,162; 1,314 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +4.4% |
| American Standard (TT) | +3.3% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Seatrain Lines | -7.1% |
| Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea (GAPTQ) | -7.0% |
| Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc (ALY) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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