The stock market on July 24, 1978
July 24, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 97.72. Of 4,532 US stocks that traded, 1,083 rose and 1,396 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 97.72
How big a move#23,844of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,884price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,083of 4,532; 1,396 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +6.9% |
| Amf Inc (AMF) | +5.4% |
| Allied Stores | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Asarco Inc (AR) | -4.1% |
| Holiday Corp. (HIA) | -4.1% |
| Tektronix (TEK) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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