The stock market on August 13, 1976
August 13, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 104.25. Of 4,675 US stocks that traded, 1,156 rose and 1,056 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 104.25
How big a move#23,890of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,390price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,156of 4,675; 1,056 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Signode Corp (SGS) | +3.9% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +3.8% |
| Crum & Forster (CMF) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Signal Companies (SGN) | -7.6% |
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | -5.6% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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