The stock market on May 23, 1977
May 23, 1977, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% to close at 98.15. Of 4,680 US stocks that traded, 639 rose and 1,941 fell.
The S&P 500-1.31%closed at 98.15
How big a move#3,971of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,849price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose639of 4,680; 1,941 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tecumseh Products Co (TECUB) | +2.4% |
| Con-way (CNF) | +2.1% |
| Auto Data Proc (AUD) | +1.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -6.1% |
| First Charter Financial (FCF) | -5.3% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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