The stock market on March 29, 1976
March 29, 1976, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 102.41. Of 4,642 US stocks that traded, 1,013 rose and 1,518 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 102.41
How big a move#13,795of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,523price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,013of 4,642; 1,518 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea (GAPTQ) | +7.3% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | +4.4% |
| Richardson-Vicks Inc (RVI) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gardner Denver (GDC) | -6.4% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | -5.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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