The stock market on July 11, 1974
July 11, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.13% to close at 79.89. Of 4,784 US stocks that traded, 1,040 rose and 1,537 fell.
The S&P 500-0.13%closed at 79.89
How big a move#21,129of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,643price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,040of 4,784; 1,537 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | +11.5% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +7.8% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +7.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eckerd (ECK) | -10.0% |
| Aon plc (AON) | -8.6% |
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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