The stock market on August 19, 1976
August 19, 1976, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.12% to close at 103.39. Of 4,679 US stocks that traded, 520 rose and 2,075 fell.
The S&P 500-1.12%closed at 103.39
How big a move#5,079of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,452price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose520of 4,679; 2,075 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CVS Health (CVS) | +2.7% |
| Norton Simon Inc | +1.8% |
| Pacific Petroleums Ltd (PP) | +1.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -6.5% |
| Varity Corp (VAT) | -5.8% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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