The stock market on March 26, 1975
March 26, 1975, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.86% to close at 83.59. Of 4,591 US stocks that traded, 2,015 rose and 583 fell.
The S&P 500+1.86%closed at 83.59
How big a move#1,931of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,217price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,015of 4,591; 583 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +11.3% |
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | +10.7% |
| Gardner Denver (GDC) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Geico Corp (GEC) | -4.1% |
| Pacific Nowest Bell Telephon | -3.6% |
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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