The stock market on March 23, 1977
March 23, 1977, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to close at 100.20. Of 4,665 US stocks that traded, 877 rose and 1,511 fell.
The S&P 500-0.79%closed at 100.20
How big a move#8,124of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,689price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose877of 4,665; 1,511 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gardner Denver (GDC) | +4.3% |
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | +2.7% |
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | +2.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bally Entertainment (BLY) | -5.6% |
| Occidental Petroleum (OXY) | -5.5% |
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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