The stock market on October 3, 1978
October 3, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 102.60. Of 4,549 US stocks that traded, 1,100 rose and 1,453 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 102.60
How big a move#15,419of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,509price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,100of 4,549; 1,453 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +28.5% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +4.3% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Celanese Corp-Old (CZ) | -6.8% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -6.0% |
| Holiday Corp. (HIA) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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