The stock market on December 31, 1969
December 31, 1969, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.50% to close at 92.06. Of 2,205 US stocks that traded, 1,180 rose and 730 fell.
The S&P 500+0.50%closed at 92.06
How big a move#12,415of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,369price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,180of 2,205; 730 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Macy (R H) & Co | +12.1% |
| Entergy (ETR) | +6.1% |
| Kennecott (KN) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mobil Corporation (MOB) | -4.9% |
| Paramount Communications Inc (PCI) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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