The stock market on March 30, 1978
March 30, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 89.41. Of 4,572 US stocks that traded, 1,189 rose and 1,124 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 89.41
How big a move#17,550of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,617price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,189of 4,572; 1,124 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Great Northern Nekoosa (GNN) | +5.7% |
| Olin (OLN) | +3.6% |
| Texasgulf (TG) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | -5.3% |
| Airco Inc (AN) | -4.7% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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