The stock market on December 20, 1978
December 20, 1978, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 94.68. Of 4,538 US stocks that traded, 1,408 rose and 950 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 94.68
How big a move#13,032of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,137price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,408of 4,538; 950 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +7.1% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +6.7% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reliance Electric Co -old (REE) | -5.4% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -3.7% |
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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