The stock market on February 14, 1979
February 14, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 98.87. Of 4,526 US stocks that traded, 1,140 rose and 1,225 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 98.87
How big a move#23,065of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,792price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,140of 4,526; 1,225 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +8.6% |
| Griffin GAMING&ENTMT (GGE) | +7.8% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -6.6% |
| Sundstrand Corp (SNS) | -5.3% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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