The stock market on December 2, 1976
December 2, 1976, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.36% to close at 102.12. Of 4,703 US stocks that traded, 1,301 rose and 1,103 fell.
The S&P 500-0.36%closed at 102.12
How big a move#15,176of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,544price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,301of 4,703; 1,103 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Masco (MAS) | +8.3% |
| Revco D.S. (RXR) | +5.8% |
| Transco Energy (E) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -7.5% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.8% |
| Air Products & Chem. (APD) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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