The stock market on October 24, 1977
October 24, 1977, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 91.63. Of 4,632 US stocks that traded, 768 rose and 1,667 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 91.63
How big a move#8,668of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,408price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose768of 4,632; 1,667 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Airco Inc (AN) | +4.9% |
| Cameron Iron Works (CIW) | +3.4% |
| Hughes Tool Co (HT.) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | -5.5% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | -4.8% |
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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