The stock market on August 8, 1974
August 8, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% to close at 81.57. Of 4,759 US stocks that traded, 1,409 rose and 1,221 fell.
The S&P 500-1.31%closed at 81.57
How big a move#3,972of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,445price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,409of 4,759; 1,221 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CMS Energy (CMS) | +8.8% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +7.0% |
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -14.7% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | -7.2% |
| Intl. Flavors & Frag. (IFF) | -6.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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