The stock market on October 31, 1979
October 31, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.83% to close at 101.82. Of 4,512 US stocks that traded, 1,181 rose and 1,264 fell.
The S&P 500-0.83%closed at 101.82
How big a move#7,712of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,566price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,181of 4,512; 1,264 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Noble Energy (NBL) | +4.8% |
| American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) | +4.5% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caesars World (CAW) | -10.3% |
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -8.0% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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