The stock market on November 22, 1978
November 22, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.49% to close at 95.48. Of 4,543 US stocks that traded, 1,681 rose and 799 fell.
The S&P 500+0.49%closed at 95.48
How big a move#12,554of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,069price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,681of 4,543; 799 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +10.9% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +10.8% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +10.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Stauffer Chemical Co (STF.) | -4.1% |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | -3.1% |
| Colonial Penn Group Inc (CPG) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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