The stock market on December 16, 1977
December 16, 1977, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 93.40. Of 4,625 US stocks that traded, 1,152 rose and 1,181 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 93.40
How big a move#20,189of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,249price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,152of 4,625; 1,181 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | +11.6% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | +8.5% |
| Mgm Grand Hotels Inc (GRH) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | -3.1% |
| St Joe Minerals (SJO) | -2.9% |
| Heublein (HBL) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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