The stock market on February 22, 1974
February 22, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.72% to close at 95.39. Of 4,871 US stocks that traded, 1,817 rose and 960 fell.
The S&P 500+0.72%closed at 95.39
How big a move#9,042of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,076price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,817of 4,871; 960 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | +11.7% |
| Salomon | +10.8% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +10.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | -7.2% |
| Clorox (CLX) | -6.1% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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