The stock market on January 30, 1978
January 30, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.86% to close at 89.34. Of 4,585 US stocks that traded, 1,502 rose and 800 fell.
The S&P 500+0.86%closed at 89.34
How big a move#7,362of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,623price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,502of 4,585; 800 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Airco Inc (AN) | +18.8% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +6.3% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -3.9% |
| St Joe Minerals (SJO) | -3.6% |
| Mayer (oscar) & Co (OMC.) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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