The stock market on July 5, 1978
July 5, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.86% to close at 94.27. Of 4,549 US stocks that traded, 596 rose and 2,010 fell.
The S&P 500-0.86%closed at 94.27
How big a move#7,320of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,172price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose596of 4,549; 2,010 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olinkraft Inc (OKF) | +8.0% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +7.7% |
| Tropicana Products Inc (TOJ) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PPG Industries (PPG) | -5.6% |
| Salomon | -4.5% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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