The stock market on October 21, 1969
October 21, 1969, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.77% to close at 97.20. Of 2,191 US stocks that traded, 1,253 rose and 671 fell.
The S&P 500+0.77%closed at 97.20
How big a move#8,405of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,926price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,253of 2,191; 671 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reliance Group Inc (REL) | +10.0% |
| National Gypsum Co (NGCO) | +8.1% |
| Flagstar Corp | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | -10.1% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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