The stock market on May 2, 1978
May 2, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 97.25. Of 4,582 US stocks that traded, 1,244 rose and 1,354 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 97.25
How big a move#13,756of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,922price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,244of 4,582; 1,354 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +11.2% |
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | +8.6% |
| American Standard (TT) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | -8.8% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | -4.0% |
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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