The stock market on July 5, 1974
July 5, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.70% to close at 83.66. Of 4,783 US stocks that traded, 1,002 rose and 1,350 fell.
The S&P 500-0.70%closed at 83.66
How big a move#9,278of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,209price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,002of 4,783; 1,350 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Blockbuster (BBI) | +10.6% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | -29.6% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -9.8% |
| Thomas & Betts (TNB) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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