The stock market on April 12, 1979
April 12, 1979, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.30% to close at 102.00. Of 4,525 US stocks that traded, 1,111 rose and 1,267 fell.
The S&P 500-0.30%closed at 102.00
How big a move#16,471of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,553price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,111of 4,525; 1,267 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cyprus Mines (CYM) | +34.1% |
| Olin (OLN) | +4.6% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Halliburton (HAL) | -5.8% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.3% |
| Intl. Flavors & Frag. (IFF) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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