The stock market on January 24, 1979
January 24, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.44% to close at 100.16. Of 4,535 US stocks that traded, 1,095 rose and 1,460 fell.
The S&P 500-0.44%closed at 100.16
How big a move#13,615of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,692price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,095of 4,535; 1,460 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cessna Aircraft Co (CEA) | +7.2% |
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +4.3% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars New Jersey Inc (CJN) | -10.8% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -9.7% |
| Armco Inc (AS.) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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