The stock market on December 4, 1978
December 4, 1978, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.14% to close at 96.15. Of 4,541 US stocks that traded, 1,351 rose and 1,138 fell.
The S&P 500-0.14%closed at 96.15
How big a move#20,836of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,013price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,351of 4,541; 1,138 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Caliber System (CBB) | +5.4% |
| Be Holdings Inc -cl A | +4.3% |
| Ashland (ASH) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| North American Philips | -6.0% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -5.8% |
| Santa Fe International (SAF) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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