The stock market on March 23, 1978
March 23, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 89.36. Of 4,573 US stocks that traded, 1,307 rose and 966 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 89.36
How big a move#21,185of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,621price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,307of 4,573; 966 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | +5.8% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +5.3% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | -4.2% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -3.6% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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