The stock market on December 19, 1975
December 19, 1975, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.70% to close at 88.80. Of 4,635 US stocks that traded, 1,036 rose and 1,310 fell.
The S&P 500-0.70%closed at 88.80
How big a move#9,206of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,676price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,036of 4,635; 1,310 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +8.8% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +6.5% |
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | -7.7% |
| Gardner Denver (GDC) | -6.4% |
| Honeywell International (HON) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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