The stock market on March 9, 1979
March 9, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.04% to close at 99.54. Of 4,525 US stocks that traded, 1,406 rose and 1,067 fell.
The S&P 500-0.04%closed at 99.54
How big a move#23,585of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,740price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,406of 4,525; 1,067 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Searle G D & (SRL) | +4.7% |
| St Regis (SRT) | +4.6% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars World (CAW) | -10.7% |
| Caesars New Jersey Inc (CJN) | -9.4% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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