The stock market on October 31, 1978
October 31, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.01% to close at 93.15. Of 4,551 US stocks that traded, 888 rose and 2,178 fell.
The S&P 500-2.01%closed at 93.15
How big a move#1,667of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,271price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose888of 4,551; 2,178 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amsted Industries | +11.5% |
| Olin (OLN) | +7.1% |
| Missouri Pacific Rr | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -15.7% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -9.8% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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