The stock market on October 2, 1969
October 2, 1969, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 93.24. Of 2,186 US stocks that traded, 1,166 rose and 659 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 93.24
How big a move#8,269of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,263price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,166of 2,186; 659 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +7.2% |
| Transamerica (TA) | +5.8% |
| Skyline Champion Corporation (SKY) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -11.9% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | -5.0% |
| Primerica, Inc. (PRI) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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