The stock market on October 29, 1976
October 29, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.27% to close at 102.90. Of 4,686 US stocks that traded, 1,681 rose and 741 fell.
The S&P 500+1.27%closed at 102.90
How big a move#4,155of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,487price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,681of 4,686; 741 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Masco (MAS) | +8.1% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | +7.2% |
| Dana (DAN) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gatx (GMT) | -4.7% |
| Carrier (CRR) | -3.1% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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