The stock market on January 4, 1974
January 4, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.90% to close at 98.90. Of 4,912 US stocks that traded, 2,170 rose and 1,010 fell.
The S&P 500-0.90%closed at 98.90
How big a move#6,909of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$7,790price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,170of 4,912; 1,010 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Time Warner (TWX) | +12.1% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +8.9% |
| NextEra Energy (FPL) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -16.0% |
| Intel (INTC) | -12.0% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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