The stock market on November 21, 1979
November 21, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 103.89. Of 4,509 US stocks that traded, 1,027 rose and 1,499 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 103.89
How big a move#19,246of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,416price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,027of 4,509; 1,499 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | +6.7% |
| PanEnergy (PEL) | +4.8% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Providian Corp (PVN) | -6.0% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -4.3% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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