The stock market on August 26, 1969
August 26, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.66% to close at 94.30. Of 2,174 US stocks that traded, 476 rose and 1,327 fell.
The S&P 500-0.66%closed at 94.30
How big a move#9,783of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,170price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose476of 2,174; 1,327 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +4.9% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | -5.9% |
| Stp Corp (STP) | -4.8% |
| Dole Food (DOLE) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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