The stock market on August 27, 1976
August 27, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 101.48. Of 4,683 US stocks that traded, 1,087 rose and 1,193 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 101.48
How big a move#20,261of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,592price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,087of 4,683; 1,193 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Williams (WMB) | +5.2% |
| Esmark (ESM) | +4.4% |
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -4.9% |
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | -4.8% |
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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