The stock market on April 9, 1974
April 9, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.63% to close at 92.61. Of 4,865 US stocks that traded, 1,276 rose and 1,250 fell.
The S&P 500+0.63%closed at 92.61
How big a move#10,285of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,319price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,276of 4,865; 1,250 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| United Technologies (UTX) | +6.5% |
| Quaker State (KSF) | +5.8% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SE) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Eastern Corp | -6.2% |
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | -5.4% |
| Florida Progress | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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