The stock market on August 15, 1978
August 15, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 103.85. Of 4,536 US stocks that traded, 1,133 rose and 1,465 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 103.85
How big a move#21,410of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,419price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,133of 4,536; 1,465 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +11.2% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +7.6% |
| Santa Fe International (SAF) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -4.6% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | -4.0% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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