The stock market on February 27, 1978
February 27, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 87.72. Of 4,576 US stocks that traded, 952 rose and 1,435 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 87.72
How big a move#7,226of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,783price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose952of 4,576; 1,435 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cummins (CUM) | +4.1% |
| Edison Brothers Stores (EDBR.) | +3.0% |
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -7.6% |
| Houston Oil & Minerals (HOI) | -6.6% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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