The stock market on August 1, 1974
August 1, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.71% to close at 78.75. Of 4,774 US stocks that traded, 936 rose and 1,522 fell.
The S&P 500-0.71%closed at 78.75
How big a move#9,181of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,783price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose936of 4,774; 1,522 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chubb (CB) | +14.5% |
| First Chicago Corp (FNB.) | +5.0% |
| Security Pacific Corp | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Carrier (CRR) | -9.5% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -8.6% |
| Doctor Pepper (DOC) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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