The stock market on May 28, 1974
May 28, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 88.37. Of 4,829 US stocks that traded, 1,152 rose and 1,401 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 88.37
How big a move#18,048of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,718price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,152of 4,829; 1,401 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texasgulf (TG) | +11.3% |
| Placer Dome Inc (PDG) | +7.9% |
| Signal Companies (SGN) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -16.3% |
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | -13.1% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -8.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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