The stock market on May 25, 1979
May 25, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 100.22. Of 4,519 US stocks that traded, 1,368 rose and 923 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 100.22
How big a move#16,766of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,687price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,368of 4,519; 923 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reliance Electric Co -old (REE) | +25.7% |
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +7.1% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Navistar International (NAV) | -2.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -2.8% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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