The stock market on August 25, 1977
August 25, 1977, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.11% to close at 96.15. Of 4,655 US stocks that traded, 699 rose and 1,687 fell.
The S&P 500-1.11%closed at 96.15
How big a move#5,147of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,013price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose699of 4,655; 1,687 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Energy East (NEG) | +2.7% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL) | +2.7% |
| Babcock & Wilcox Co-Old (BAW.) | +2.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | -6.3% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -5.9% |
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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