The stock market on October 18, 1976
October 18, 1976, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to close at 101.47. Of 4,712 US stocks that traded, 1,420 rose and 878 fell.
The S&P 500+0.58%closed at 101.47
How big a move#10,967of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,593price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,420of 4,712; 878 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +7.2% |
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | +5.9% |
| Nlt Corp (NLT) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Data General Corp (DGN.) | -3.8% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -3.5% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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