The stock market on May 26, 1978
May 26, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.23% to close at 96.58. Of 4,557 US stocks that traded, 1,145 rose and 1,245 fell.
The S&P 500-0.23%closed at 96.58
How big a move#18,319of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,977price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,145of 4,557; 1,245 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Allegheny Technologies (ATI) | +5.6% |
| Edison Brothers Stores (EDBR.) | +4.4% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mead (MEA) | -4.4% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -3.8% |
| Sedco (SED) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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