The stock market on May 19, 1977
May 19, 1977, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.42% to close at 99.88. Of 4,685 US stocks that traded, 1,101 rose and 1,259 fell.
The S&P 500-0.42%closed at 99.88
How big a move#13,971of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,713price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,101of 4,685; 1,259 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pacific Petroleums Ltd (PP) | +3.6% |
| Allegheny Energy (AYE) | +3.5% |
| Sedco (SED) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | -6.6% |
| Foot Locker (Z) | -5.3% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 18, 1977 · Every May 19 · May 20, 1977 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.