The stock market on December 29, 1978
December 29, 1978, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 96.11. Of 4,551 US stocks that traded, 1,473 rose and 1,046 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 96.11
How big a move#19,686of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,016price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,473of 4,551; 1,046 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Airlines (NAL) | +6.0% |
| Owens Corning (OWC) | +5.0% |
| Kroger (KR) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Holiday Corp. (HIA) | -5.8% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -4.5% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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