The stock market on March 9, 1977
March 9, 1977, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.76% to close at 100.10. Of 4,678 US stocks that traded, 792 rose and 1,626 fell.
The S&P 500-0.76%closed at 100.10
How big a move#8,467of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,696price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose792of 4,678; 1,626 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kewanee Industries Inc (KOC.) | +5.0% |
| Mcgraw Edison (MGR) | +2.8% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +2.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Foot Locker (Z) | -7.0% |
| Pacific Lumber Co | -5.7% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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