The stock market on April 19, 1978
April 19, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to close at 93.86. Of 4,563 US stocks that traded, 1,411 rose and 1,127 fell.
The S&P 500+0.46%closed at 93.86
How big a move#13,175of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,208price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,411of 4,563; 1,127 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +11.5% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | +10.7% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | -3.6% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -3.3% |
| Dana (DAN) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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