The stock market on November 6, 1978
November 6, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.03% to close at 95.19. Of 4,554 US stocks that traded, 1,133 rose and 1,473 fell.
The S&P 500-1.03%closed at 95.19
How big a move#5,789of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,093price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,133of 4,554; 1,473 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +4.5% |
| Entergy Gulf States La LLC | +3.0% |
| Great Northern Nekoosa (GNN) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | -10.0% |
| Paccar (PCAR) | -7.4% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -7.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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