The stock market on November 9, 1978
November 9, 1978, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 94.42. Of 4,553 US stocks that traded, 1,647 rose and 937 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 94.42
How big a move#23,815of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,159price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,647of 4,553; 937 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +5.8% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +5.7% |
| Amsted Industries | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | -27.6% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -5.9% |
| Griffin GAMING&ENTMT (GGE) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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