The stock market on November 2, 1979
November 2, 1979, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 102.51. Of 4,506 US stocks that traded, 1,456 rose and 915 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 102.51
How big a move#23,121of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,515price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,456of 4,506; 915 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sedco (SED) | +7.6% |
| Humana (HUM) | +5.3% |
| Snap-On (SNA) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -9.8% |
| Noble Energy (NBL) | -6.4% |
| Pan Am Corp | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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