The stock market on December 5, 1977
December 5, 1977, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.42% to close at 94.27. Of 4,625 US stocks that traded, 1,098 rose and 1,355 fell.
The S&P 500-0.42%closed at 94.27
How big a move#13,891of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,172price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,098of 4,625; 1,355 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | +12.7% |
| Edison Brothers Stores (EDBR.) | +3.3% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | -5.5% |
| Airco Inc (AN) | -4.3% |
| Gulf United Corp (GHC) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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