The stock market on March 2, 1978
March 2, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 87.32. Of 4,579 US stocks that traded, 1,330 rose and 892 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 87.32
How big a move#20,496of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,823price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,330of 4,579; 892 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kennecott (KN) | +6.4% |
| American General (AGC) | +5.3% |
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | -6.1% |
| Gould Inc (GLD) | -5.5% |
| Santa Fe International (SAF) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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