The stock market on August 7, 1979
August 7, 1979, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.29% to close at 105.65. Of 4,513 US stocks that traded, 1,774 rose and 772 fell.
The S&P 500+1.29%closed at 105.65
How big a move#4,046of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,292price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,774of 4,513; 772 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sunoco (SUN) | +6.4% |
| Harris (HRS) | +6.1% |
| Caesars New Jersey Inc (CJN) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -8.1% |
| Bally's Park Place Inc | -4.5% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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