The stock market on September 29, 1976
September 29, 1976, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 105.37. Of 4,691 US stocks that traded, 782 rose and 1,584 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 105.37
How big a move#12,142of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,312price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose782of 4,691; 1,584 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +7.0% |
| Technicon Corp (TCN) | +5.1% |
| Superior Oil (SOC) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caliber System (CBB) | -6.7% |
| Illinois Tool Works (ITW) | -5.5% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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