The stock market on May 31, 1977
May 31, 1977, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 96.12. Of 4,681 US stocks that traded, 783 rose and 1,607 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 96.12
How big a move#20,334of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,015price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose783of 4,681; 1,607 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +3.3% |
| Holiday Corp. (HIA) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Williams (WMB) | -6.2% |
| Kewanee Industries Inc (KOC.) | -5.8% |
| Allied Stores | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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