The stock market on October 17, 1978
October 17, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.32% to close at 101.26. Of 4,554 US stocks that traded, 208 rose and 3,130 fell.
The S&P 500-1.32%closed at 101.26
How big a move#3,934of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,608price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose208of 4,554; 3,130 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Vulcan Materials (VMC) | +3.7% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +1.6% |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | +1.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | -8.8% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -7.6% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -7.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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