The stock market on May 15, 1974
May 15, 1974, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 90.45. Of 4,849 US stocks that traded, 1,018 rose and 1,505 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 90.45
How big a move#17,341of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,518price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,018of 4,849; 1,505 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Safeco (SAFC) | +8.0% |
| Petrie Stores Liquidation Tr | +7.0% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -11.6% |
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | -8.2% |
| Seven-Up Co (SEVN.) | -8.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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