The stock market on April 23, 1976
April 23, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.67% to close at 102.29. Of 4,642 US stocks that traded, 957 rose and 1,562 fell.
The S&P 500-0.67%closed at 102.29
How big a move#9,704of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,532price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose957of 4,642; 1,562 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +3.8% |
| Beatrice Cos Inc | +3.7% |
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | -6.7% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -5.4% |
| Hughes Tool Co (HT.) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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