The stock market on October 8, 1979
October 8, 1979, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.25% to close at 109.88. Of 4,506 US stocks that traded, 623 rose and 2,036 fell.
The S&P 500-1.25%closed at 109.88
How big a move#4,279of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,011price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose623of 4,506; 2,036 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +5.6% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +4.3% |
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars World (CAW) | -7.7% |
| Bally's Park Place Inc | -7.6% |
| Gulf United Corp (GHC) | -6.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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