The stock market on March 12, 1979
March 12, 1979, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.13% to close at 99.67. Of 4,451 US stocks that traded, 1,189 rose and 1,183 fell.
The S&P 500+0.13%closed at 99.67
How big a move#20,960of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,730price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,189of 4,451; 1,183 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +19.4% |
| Sunbeam Corp | +5.7% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Usg Corp. (USG) | -6.7% |
| Dana (DAN) | -5.6% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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