The stock market on June 1, 1978
June 1, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.11% to close at 97.35. Of 4,561 US stocks that traded, 1,270 rose and 1,199 fell.
The S&P 500+0.11%closed at 97.35
How big a move#21,476of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,914price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,270of 4,561; 1,199 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Squibb Corp. (SQB) | +5.2% |
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | +3.8% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | -11.9% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -4.0% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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