The stock market on August 25, 1978
August 25, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to close at 104.90. Of 4,538 US stocks that traded, 1,488 rose and 1,170 fell.
The S&P 500-0.17%closed at 104.90
How big a move#19,838of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,344price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,488of 4,538; 1,170 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +9.3% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +8.0% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | -5.7% |
| Auto Data Proc (AUD) | -5.0% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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