The stock market on July 9, 1976
July 9, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.96% to close at 104.98. Of 4,656 US stocks that traded, 1,659 rose and 791 fell.
The S&P 500+0.96%closed at 104.98
How big a move#6,373of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,339price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,659of 4,656; 791 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +10.2% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | +6.3% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dow Jones (DJ) | -4.9% |
| OfficeMax (BCC) | -4.4% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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