The stock market on November 13, 1978
November 13, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.73% to close at 93.13. Of 4,553 US stocks that traded, 498 rose and 2,341 fell.
The S&P 500-1.73%closed at 93.13
How big a move#2,279of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,272price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose498of 4,553; 2,341 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Petroleums Ltd (PP) | +23.1% |
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +2.6% |
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -10.8% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -9.6% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -8.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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