The stock market on August 9, 1979
August 9, 1979, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 105.49. Of 4,511 US stocks that traded, 1,164 rose and 1,260 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 105.49
How big a move#13,127of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,303price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,164of 4,511; 1,260 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +12.9% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +10.3% |
| Nlt Corp (NLT) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -5.8% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | -3.6% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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