The stock market on October 26, 1979
October 26, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.57% to close at 100.57. Of 4,501 US stocks that traded, 1,733 rose and 740 fell.
The S&P 500+0.57%closed at 100.57
How big a move#11,236of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,660price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,733of 4,501; 740 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +12.8% |
| Caesars World (CAW) | +12.7% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +11.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Data General Corp (DGN.) | -12.7% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -6.9% |
| Kroger (KR) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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