The stock market on November 2, 1978
November 2, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.28% to close at 95.61. Of 4,552 US stocks that traded, 1,412 rose and 1,408 fell.
The S&P 500-1.28%closed at 95.61
How big a move#4,112of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,058price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,412of 4,552; 1,408 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +5.2% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +3.6% |
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Walmart (WMT) | -7.3% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -7.0% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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