The stock market on November 28, 1978
November 28, 1978, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.88% to close at 95.15. Of 4,547 US stocks that traded, 969 rose and 1,602 fell.
The S&P 500-0.88%closed at 95.15
How big a move#7,181of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,097price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose969of 4,547; 1,602 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +5.2% |
| Willamette Industries (WLL) | +4.3% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -6.8% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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