The stock market on March 24, 1976
March 24, 1976, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.15% to close at 103.42. Of 4,613 US stocks that traded, 1,821 rose and 858 fell.
The S&P 500+1.15%closed at 103.42
How big a move#4,825of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,449price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,821of 4,613; 858 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | +7.9% |
| Pe Corp-Pe Biosy (PEB) | +7.9% |
| Missouri Pacific (MIS) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | -4.1% |
| Unisys (UIS) | -4.0% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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