The stock market on August 29, 1969
August 29, 1969, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.65% to close at 95.51. Of 2,178 US stocks that traded, 1,187 rose and 584 fell.
The S&P 500+0.65%closed at 95.51
How big a move#9,925of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,066price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,187of 2,178; 584 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +13.5% |
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +13.2% |
| Amf Inc (AMF) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fairchild Camera & Instr (FCI) | -4.6% |
| Purex Industries (PRX) | -3.9% |
| Kidde Inc | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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