The stock market on March 1, 1978
March 1, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 87.19. Of 4,573 US stocks that traded, 1,118 rose and 1,190 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 87.19
How big a move#19,801of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,836price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,118of 4,573; 1,190 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kennecott (KN) | +8.9% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +4.5% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | -6.5% |
| Masco (MAS) | -4.3% |
| Transco Energy (E) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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