The stock market on March 29, 1974
March 29, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.89% to close at 93.98. Of 4,868 US stocks that traded, 891 rose and 1,732 fell.
The S&P 500-0.89%closed at 93.98
How big a move#7,054of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,198price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose891of 4,868; 1,732 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kennecott (KN) | +5.0% |
| Iu International Corp (IU) | +4.3% |
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -7.0% |
| Bendix Corp | -6.3% |
| Betzdearborn Inc (BTL) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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