The stock market on March 17, 1976
March 17, 1976, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 100.86. Of 4,635 US stocks that traded, 1,439 rose and 1,073 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 100.86
How big a move#23,092of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,638price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,439of 4,635; 1,073 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anaconda (A) | +18.2% |
| BankBoston (BKB) | +7.2% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +6.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -8.5% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | -5.5% |
| Hobart (HOB) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ March 16, 1976 · Every March 17 · March 18, 1976 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.