The stock market on August 22, 1969
August 22, 1969, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.60% to close at 95.92. Of 2,171 US stocks that traded, 1,025 rose and 751 fell.
The S&P 500+0.60%closed at 95.92
How big a move#10,756of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,032price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,025of 2,171; 751 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +13.4% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | +12.2% |
| Eastern Air Lines | +11.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | -4.6% |
| Borden Chemical | -4.5% |
| Stevens (J.P.) & Co | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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