The stock market on August 16, 1977
August 16, 1977, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 97.73. Of 4,607 US stocks that traded, 1,012 rose and 1,276 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 97.73
How big a move#13,211of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,883price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,012of 4,607; 1,276 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Utah Power & Light (UTP) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | -8.2% |
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -5.8% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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