The stock market on November 20, 1979
November 20, 1979, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 103.69. Of 4,510 US stocks that traded, 1,034 rose and 1,407 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 103.69
How big a move#12,159of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,430price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,034of 4,510; 1,407 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Macy (R H) & Co | +7.6% |
| Gulf United Corp (GHC) | +6.1% |
| Boeing (BA) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ford Motor (F) | -7.2% |
| Champion International (CHA) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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