The stock market on August 9, 1976
August 9, 1976, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 103.49. Of 4,678 US stocks that traded, 997 rose and 1,614 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 103.49
How big a move#16,795of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,444price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose997of 4,678; 1,614 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Iu International Corp (IU) | +3.2% |
| Macy's (M) | +2.9% |
| Dow Jones (DJ) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Signal Companies (SGN) | -5.7% |
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -4.5% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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