The stock market on December 6, 1976
December 6, 1976, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 103.56. Of 4,704 US stocks that traded, 1,810 rose and 788 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 103.56
How big a move#8,263of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,439price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,810of 4,704; 788 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pillsbury Co | +6.4% |
| Comsat Corp -ser 1 (CQ) | +5.6% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Anheuser-Busch (BUD) | -5.3% |
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | -3.1% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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