The stock market on March 17, 1977
March 17, 1977, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 102.08. Of 4,658 US stocks that traded, 1,146 rose and 1,205 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 102.08
How big a move#22,190of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,547price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,146of 4,658; 1,205 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Westmoreland Coal Co (WLB) | +6.8% |
| Norfolk Southern (NSC) | +6.4% |
| Eastern Enterprises (EFU) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cbi Industries Inc (CBI) | -11.8% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -6.4% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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