The stock market on March 27, 1978
March 27, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.55% to close at 88.87. Of 4,571 US stocks that traded, 1,159 rose and 1,216 fell.
The S&P 500-0.55%closed at 88.87
How big a move#11,617of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,669price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,159of 4,571; 1,216 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mitchell Energy & Devel. (MND) | +5.6% |
| UnumProvident (PVT..) | +3.9% |
| Dana (DAN) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caliber System (CBB) | -4.4% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -4.3% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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