The stock market on May 25, 1978
May 25, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 96.80. Of 4,576 US stocks that traded, 1,223 rose and 1,245 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 96.80
How big a move#16,805of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,959price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,223of 4,576; 1,245 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +6.8% |
| Kennecott (KN) | +4.1% |
| Hca Hosp Cp Of Amer -cl A (HCA) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -4.4% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -3.7% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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