The stock market on February 16, 1979
February 16, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 98.67. Of 4,526 US stocks that traded, 1,324 rose and 984 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 98.67
How big a move#23,058of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,808price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,324of 4,526; 984 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +8.5% |
| Hudson's Bay Oil & Gas Co (HBO) | +5.3% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Industries Equity | -4.1% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | -3.3% |
| Harris (HRS) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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