The stock market on October 19, 1978
October 19, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.15% to close at 99.33. Of 4,560 US stocks that traded, 467 rose and 2,411 fell.
The S&P 500-1.15%closed at 99.33
How big a move#4,822of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,756price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose467of 4,560; 2,411 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kennecott (KN) | +6.8% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +2.9% |
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | +2.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | -11.4% |
| Hca Hosp Cp Of Amer -cl A (HCA) | -9.5% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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