Standard & Poor's statistical service

Alternate Titles

• Basic statistics
• Standard and Poor's statistical service. Basic statistics

Description

The 1978 edition of the Standard & Poor's Statistical Service: Security Price Index Record was a comprehensive reference published by Standard & Poor's Corporation. This multi-volume work compiled detailed historical data on U.S. stock market performance, focusing on S&P's proprietary indexes, including the S&P 500, as well as sector-specific indexes like Industrials, Utilities, and Railroads. The publication provided weekly and monthly averages of stock price indexes, along with high, low, and closing prices for various periods. It also included metrics such as price-to-earnings ratios and yield-to-maturity figures. This data was instrumental for analysts and investors in tracking market trends and evaluating investment performance over time.

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Other Editions

• Standard & Poor's statistical service: Basic statisticsStandard & Poor's Corp.
• Standard & Poor's statistical serviceStandard & Poor's Corp.