The stock market on March 13, 1979
March 13, 1979, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 99.84. Of 4,524 US stocks that traded, 1,514 rose and 907 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 99.84
How big a move#19,866of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,716price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,514of 4,524; 907 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +9.7% |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) | +7.6% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars New Jersey Inc (CJN) | -13.9% |
| Caesars World (CAW) | -4.7% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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