The stock market on July 23, 1979
July 23, 1979, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.23% to close at 101.59. Of 4,513 US stocks that traded, 932 rose and 1,371 fell.
The S&P 500-0.23%closed at 101.59
How big a move#18,363of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,584price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose932of 4,513; 1,371 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +11.6% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +9.7% |
| Uv Industries Inc Liq Trust (UV) | +9.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -5.3% |
| Tosco (TOS) | -5.0% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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