The stock market on October 13, 1978
October 13, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 104.66. Of 4,554 US stocks that traded, 1,051 rose and 1,402 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 104.66
How big a move#18,769of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,361price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,051of 4,554; 1,402 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mead (MEA) | +5.4% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +5.0% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -11.4% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -9.3% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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