The stock market on December 17, 1976
December 17, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 104.26. Of 4,701 US stocks that traded, 1,211 rose and 1,284 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 104.26
How big a move#12,206of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,389price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,211of 4,701; 1,284 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Signal Companies (SGN) | +6.5% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +4.0% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Square "d" (SQD) | -5.2% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -5.2% |
| Amp Inc (AMP) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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