The stock market on October 16, 1979
October 16, 1979, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 103.19. Of 4,503 US stocks that traded, 1,037 rose and 1,393 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 103.19
How big a move#20,064of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,466price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,037of 4,503; 1,393 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McKesson (MCK) | +8.8% |
| Tosco (TOS) | +5.1% |
| Pogo Producing Co (PPP) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -5.2% |
| American Hospital Supply (AHS) | -5.0% |
| Gatx (GMT) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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