The stock market on April 4, 1978
April 4, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.45% to close at 88.86. Of 4,574 US stocks that traded, 1,411 rose and 910 fell.
The S&P 500+0.45%closed at 88.86
How big a move#13,336of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,670price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,411of 4,574; 910 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +6.9% |
| Continental Telecom (CTC) | +5.6% |
| Columbus Southern Power Corp | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gulf United Corp (GHC) | -3.6% |
| Gillette (G) | -3.3% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | -2.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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