The stock market on September 5, 1978
September 5, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 104.49. Of 4,535 US stocks that traded, 1,367 rose and 1,197 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 104.49
How big a move#8,228of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,373price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,367of 4,535; 1,197 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +9.8% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +7.9% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -7.0% |
| Crown Holdings (CCK) | -3.7% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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