The stock market on October 10, 1978
October 10, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 104.46. Of 4,556 US stocks that traded, 1,283 rose and 1,229 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 104.46
How big a move#21,147of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,375price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,283of 4,556; 1,229 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | +5.4% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +5.0% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -4.2% |
| Richardson-Vicks Inc (RVI) | -4.2% |
| Amsted Industries | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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