The stock market on February 3, 1978
February 3, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.57% to close at 89.62. Of 4,584 US stocks that traded, 1,251 rose and 1,053 fell.
The S&P 500-0.57%closed at 89.62
How big a move#11,316of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,596price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,251of 4,584; 1,053 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | +6.7% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +4.9% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -13.8% |
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -6.6% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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