The stock market on March 14, 1979
March 14, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 99.71. Of 4,526 US stocks that traded, 1,155 rose and 1,178 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 99.71
How big a move#20,970of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,727price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,155of 4,526; 1,178 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +4.0% |
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +3.3% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars New Jersey Inc (CJN) | -4.0% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -3.7% |
| DTE Energy (DTE) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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