The stock market on July 7, 1978
July 7, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.60% to close at 94.89. Of 4,548 US stocks that traded, 1,561 rose and 828 fell.
The S&P 500+0.60%closed at 94.89
How big a move#10,683of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,119price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,561of 4,548; 828 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Husky Oil Ltd (HYO) | +10.0% |
| Transco Energy (E) | +7.4% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -3.5% |
| Spx Corp. (SPW) | -2.8% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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