The stock market on February 2, 1979
February 2, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 99.50. Of 4,533 US stocks that traded, 1,151 rose and 1,173 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 99.50
How big a move#13,177of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,743price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,151of 4,533; 1,173 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transco Energy (E) | +6.3% |
| Salomon | +5.7% |
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Norton Simon Inc | -5.1% |
| Kellogg (K) | -4.6% |
| Pan Am Corp | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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