The stock market on April 24, 1979
April 24, 1979, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 102.20. Of 4,524 US stocks that traded, 1,574 rose and 912 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 102.20
How big a move#10,430of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,538price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,574of 4,524; 912 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +7.3% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +6.4% |
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| GPU Inc (General Public Utilities) (GPU) | -6.4% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -5.3% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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