The stock market on December 29, 1976
December 29, 1976, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 106.34. Of 4,702 US stocks that traded, 1,263 rose and 1,208 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 106.34
How big a move#14,301of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,245price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,263of 4,702; 1,208 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | +5.7% |
| Koppers (KOP) | +4.8% |
| Blue Bell (BBL) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Smith International (SII) | -5.8% |
| Armstrong Holdings (ACK) | -4.3% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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