The stock market on May 1, 1978
May 1, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.87% to close at 97.67. Of 4,584 US stocks that traded, 1,669 rose and 924 fell.
The S&P 500+0.87%closed at 97.67
How big a move#7,255of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,888price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,669of 4,584; 924 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | +22.1% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | +8.3% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | +7.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -3.4% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -3.3% |
| Kennecott (KN) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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