The stock market on August 10, 1978
August 10, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.80% to close at 103.66. Of 4,544 US stocks that traded, 1,200 rose and 1,401 fell.
The S&P 500-0.80%closed at 103.66
How big a move#7,981of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,432price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,200of 4,544; 1,401 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +12.4% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +5.3% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -8.6% |
| Flagstar Corp | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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