The stock market on December 19, 1979
December 19, 1979, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 108.20. Of 4,511 US stocks that traded, 1,098 rose and 1,402 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 108.20
How big a move#22,053of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,120price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,098of 4,511; 1,402 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +13.5% |
| Chessie System (CO) | +8.8% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Portland General Corp (PGN) | -7.1% |
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | -5.2% |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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