The stock market on October 24, 1978
October 24, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.70% to close at 97.49. Of 4,563 US stocks that traded, 1,180 rose and 1,556 fell.
The S&P 500-0.70%closed at 97.49
How big a move#9,248of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,902price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,180of 4,563; 1,556 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Scott Paper (SPP) | +6.7% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +4.4% |
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -8.6% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -6.2% |
| Houston Oil & Minerals (HOI) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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