The stock market on October 6, 1969
October 6, 1969, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.20% to close at 93.38. Of 2,185 US stocks that traded, 871 rose and 921 fell.
The S&P 500+0.20%closed at 93.38
How big a move#18,925of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,250price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose871of 2,185; 921 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Gypsum Co (NGCO) | +8.6% |
| Bunker Ramo Corp (BR) | +7.5% |
| Seatrain Lines | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Outboard Marine | -4.3% |
| Utah International (UC) | -3.9% |
| Braniff International Corp (BNF) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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