The stock market on April 9, 1976
April 9, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.92% to close at 100.35. Of 4,624 US stocks that traded, 656 rose and 1,993 fell.
The S&P 500-0.92%closed at 100.35
How big a move#6,767of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,677price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose656of 4,624; 1,993 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kellogg (K) | +4.9% |
| Canadian Superior Oil (CDS) | +2.5% |
| Ford Motor (F) | +2.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Scott Paper (SPP) | -8.1% |
| American Express (AXP) | -7.6% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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