The stock market on December 3, 1979
December 3, 1979, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 105.83. Of 4,511 US stocks that traded, 1,054 rose and 1,427 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 105.83
How big a move#16,290of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,280price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,054of 4,511; 1,427 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | +6.1% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +5.9% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Auto Data Proc (AUD) | -6.0% |
| Rollins (ROL) | -4.8% |
| Pioneer Corp-Texas (PNA) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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