The stock market on February 6, 1978
February 6, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 89.50. Of 4,488 US stocks that traded, 1,163 rose and 1,175 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 89.50
How big a move#20,858of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,163of 4,488; 1,175 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Boeing (BA) | +4.6% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | +3.8% |
| Eltra Corp (ET) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mead (MEA) | -5.0% |
| Avatex Corp (AVATQ) | -3.2% |
| American Standard (TT) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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