The stock market on August 9, 1977
August 9, 1977, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.06% to close at 98.05. Of 4,660 US stocks that traded, 1,143 rose and 1,153 fell.
The S&P 500+0.06%closed at 98.05
How big a move#23,042of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,857price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,143of 4,660; 1,153 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dana (DAN) | +3.8% |
| Kewanee Industries Inc (KOC.) | +3.7% |
| Unisys (UIS) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -9.0% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | -4.4% |
| Houston Oil & Minerals (HOI) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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