The stock market on October 28, 1977
October 28, 1977, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 92.61. Of 4,640 US stocks that traded, 1,414 rose and 877 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 92.61
How big a move#16,704of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,319price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,414of 4,640; 877 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Certainteed Corp | +4.0% |
| American General (AGC) | +4.0% |
| Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) | +3.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Doctor Pepper (DOC) | -5.6% |
| Schlitz (jos.) Brewing Co (SLZ.) | -4.3% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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