The stock market on September 6, 1977
September 6, 1977, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to close at 97.71. Of 4,591 US stocks that traded, 1,199 rose and 1,078 fell.
The S&P 500+0.27%closed at 97.71
How big a move#17,294of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,885price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,199of 4,591; 1,078 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +6.9% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | +4.9% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -4.8% |
| Goodrich (GR) | -3.3% |
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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