The stock market on December 31, 1976
December 31, 1976, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to close at 107.46. Of 4,701 US stocks that traded, 2,144 rose and 631 fell.
The S&P 500+0.54%closed at 107.46
How big a move#11,722of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,169price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,144of 4,701; 631 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +5.9% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +5.5% |
| Southland Royalty Co (SRO) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Westmoreland Coal Co (WLB) | -4.7% |
| American Standard (TT) | -3.0% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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