The stock market on August 15, 1969
August 15, 1969, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.71% to close at 94.00. Of 2,162 US stocks that traded, 1,151 rose and 632 fell.
The S&P 500+0.71%closed at 94.00
How big a move#9,169of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,196price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,151of 2,162; 632 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | +18.4% |
| Williams (WMB) | +8.2% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | -3.7% |
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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