The stock market on March 8, 1978
March 8, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.55% to close at 87.84. Of 4,580 US stocks that traded, 1,468 rose and 808 fell.
The S&P 500+0.55%closed at 87.84
How big a move#11,597of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,771price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,468of 4,580; 808 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +7.1% |
| Dana (DAN) | +5.7% |
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Firestone (FIR) | -4.5% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | -2.4% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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