The stock market on February 21, 1974
February 21, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.36% to close at 94.71. Of 4,877 US stocks that traded, 1,810 rose and 915 fell.
The S&P 500+1.36%closed at 94.71
How big a move#3,726of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,134price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,810of 4,877; 915 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Technicon Corp (TCN) | +9.0% |
| Marinduque Mng & Indl -cl B | +8.3% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | -6.7% |
| Dart Industries (D) | -5.8% |
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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