The stock market on May 16, 1974
May 16, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.81% to close at 89.72. Of 4,847 US stocks that traded, 1,005 rose and 1,508 fell.
The S&P 500-0.81%closed at 89.72
How big a move#7,953of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,587price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,005of 4,847; 1,508 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | +14.3% |
| New England Elec Sys (NES) | +10.2% |
| DTE Energy (DTE) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kaisertech Ltd | -12.8% |
| Alcoa (AA) | -11.3% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -9.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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