The stock market on September 15, 1978
September 15, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.93% to close at 104.12. Of 4,546 US stocks that traded, 685 rose and 2,091 fell.
The S&P 500-0.93%closed at 104.12
How big a move#6,655of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,399price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose685of 4,546; 2,091 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kennecott (KN) | +10.5% |
| Ramanda Inc. (RAM) | +8.3% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Holiday Corp. (HIA) | -8.1% |
| Emery Air Fght (EAF) | -7.7% |
| Pe Corp-Pe Biosy (PEB) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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