The stock market on July 2, 1976
July 2, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.50% to close at 104.11. Of 4,652 US stocks that traded, 1,403 rose and 891 fell.
The S&P 500+0.50%closed at 104.11
How big a move#12,417of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,400price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,403of 4,652; 891 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anaconda (A) | +12.0% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +6.7% |
| Skelly Oil Co (SYE) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Scott Paper (SPP) | -5.4% |
| Gillette (G) | -4.0% |
| American Standard (TT) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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