The stock market on December 24, 1973
December 24, 1973, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.68% to close at 92.90. Of 4,913 US stocks that traded, 1,194 rose and 1,525 fell.
The S&P 500-0.68%closed at 92.90
How big a move#9,497of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,293price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,194of 4,913; 1,525 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Natomas Co (NOM) | +7.1% |
| American General (AGC) | +6.3% |
| Cities Service Co | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Colgate-Palmolive (CL) | -11.1% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -9.3% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -8.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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