The stock market on May 10, 1978
May 10, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.02% to close at 95.92. Of 4,579 US stocks that traded, 1,479 rose and 1,057 fell.
The S&P 500+0.02%closed at 95.92
How big a move#24,070of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,032price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,479of 4,579; 1,057 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | +14.5% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +8.5% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +7.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Santa Fe Inds (SFF) | -3.1% |
| Columbus Southern Power Corp | -3.0% |
| Gannett (GCI) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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