The stock market on April 6, 1979
April 6, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 103.18. Of 4,528 US stocks that traded, 1,301 rose and 1,142 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 103.18
How big a move#22,546of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,467price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,301of 4,528; 1,142 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Champion Spark Plug (CHM) | +15.0% |
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +5.3% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -4.7% |
| Honeywell International (HON) | -3.9% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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