The stock market on May 3, 1978
May 3, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 96.26. Of 4,577 US stocks that traded, 1,162 rose and 1,401 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 96.26
How big a move#5,886of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,003price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,162of 4,577; 1,401 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hercules (HPC) | +8.9% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +7.0% |
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Transco Energy (E) | -7.7% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -6.1% |
| Combustion Engineering (CSP) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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