The stock market on November 20, 1978
November 20, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.88% to close at 95.25. Of 4,541 US stocks that traded, 1,875 rose and 738 fell.
The S&P 500+0.88%closed at 95.25
How big a move#7,143of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,088price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,875of 4,541; 738 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +7.0% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +6.9% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Diamond International (DN) | -4.1% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -3.1% |
| Kennecott (KN) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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