The stock market on September 26, 1978
September 26, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.75% to close at 102.62. Of 4,553 US stocks that traded, 1,716 rose and 810 fell.
The S&P 500+0.75%closed at 102.62
How big a move#8,688of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,507price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,716of 4,553; 810 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ramanda Inc. (RAM) | +13.8% |
| Del Monte (DEL) | +13.2% |
| Olinkraft Inc (OKF) | +11.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -2.7% |
| Kennecott (KN) | -2.3% |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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