The stock market on December 14, 1977
December 14, 1977, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.50% to close at 94.03. Of 4,624 US stocks that traded, 1,289 rose and 1,073 fell.
The S&P 500+0.50%closed at 94.03
How big a move#12,412of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,193price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,289of 4,624; 1,073 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +5.7% |
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | +4.9% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -3.8% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | -3.4% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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