The stock market on February 24, 1978
February 24, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 88.49. Of 4,573 US stocks that traded, 1,691 rose and 631 fell.
The S&P 500+0.97%closed at 88.49
How big a move#6,297of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,706price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,691of 4,573; 631 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Edison Brothers Stores (EDBR.) | +8.2% |
| Williams (WMB) | +6.7% |
| Boeing (BA) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -3.3% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -3.1% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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