The stock market on January 5, 1979
January 5, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.56% to close at 99.13. Of 4,539 US stocks that traded, 2,051 rose and 613 fell.
The S&P 500+0.56%closed at 99.13
How big a move#11,446of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,772price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,051of 4,539; 613 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Dynamics (GD) | +10.6% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +7.6% |
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | -5.3% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -4.6% |
| Griffin GAMING&ENTMT (GGE) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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