The stock market on February 9, 1979
February 9, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 97.87. Of 4,528 US stocks that traded, 1,434 rose and 904 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 97.87
How big a move#18,377of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,872price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,434of 4,528; 904 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +6.3% |
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | +6.2% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pan Am Corp | -3.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -2.9% |
| Northwest Industries (NWT) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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