The stock market on February 17, 1978
February 17, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 87.96. Of 4,572 US stocks that traded, 1,161 rose and 1,059 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 87.96
How big a move#20,801of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,759price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,161of 4,572; 1,059 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | +4.7% |
| Masco (MAS) | +3.7% |
| Norfolk Southern (NSC) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -4.0% |
| Gardner Denver (GDC) | -3.8% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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