The stock market on February 11, 1974
February 11, 1974, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.81% to close at 90.66. Of 4,889 US stocks that traded, 721 rose and 2,027 fell.
The S&P 500-1.81%closed at 90.66
How big a move#2,084of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,498price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose721of 4,889; 2,027 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marinduque Mng & Indl -cl B | +6.5% |
| Scott Paper (SPP) | +3.5% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | -12.6% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -11.5% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | -10.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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