The stock market on February 28, 1978
February 28, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.78% to close at 87.04. Of 4,579 US stocks that traded, 709 rose and 1,737 fell.
The S&P 500-0.78%closed at 87.04
How big a move#8,312of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,851price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose709of 4,579; 1,737 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Consolidated Natural Gas | +6.9% |
| Airco Inc (AN) | +4.2% |
| Allied Stores | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| BP p.l.c. (BP) | -8.4% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -6.9% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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