The stock market on March 28, 1974
March 28, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.83% to close at 94.82. Of 4,869 US stocks that traded, 478 rose and 2,400 fell.
The S&P 500-1.83%closed at 94.82
How big a move#2,025of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,125price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose478of 4,869; 2,400 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +2.6% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +2.2% |
| Pittston Brinks (PZB) | +1.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Champion International (CHA) | -9.3% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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