The stock market on May 13, 1974
May 13, 1974, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.89% to close at 90.66. Of 4,854 US stocks that traded, 691 rose and 2,150 fell.
The S&P 500-0.89%closed at 90.66
How big a move#7,062of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,498price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose691of 4,854; 2,150 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Square "d" (SQD) | +6.2% |
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | +4.7% |
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Blockbuster (BBI) | -8.4% |
| USLIFE Corporation (USH) | -7.7% |
| Safeco (SAFC) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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