The stock market on February 26, 1974
February 26, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.02% to close at 96.00. Of 4,872 US stocks that traded, 1,731 rose and 949 fell.
The S&P 500+1.02%closed at 96.00
How big a move#5,854of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,025price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,731of 4,872; 949 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Central Soya Co Inc | +12.3% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +11.0% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | +10.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -8.3% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -4.8% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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