The stock market on December 31, 1975
December 31, 1975, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 90.19. Of 4,637 US stocks that traded, 2,148 rose and 610 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 90.19
How big a move#13,004of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,542price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,148of 4,637; 610 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | +9.0% |
| Clorox (CLX) | +5.5% |
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | -3.9% |
| North American Philips | -3.7% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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