The stock market on August 14, 1974
August 14, 1974, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.24% to close at 76.73. Of 4,760 US stocks that traded, 485 rose and 2,156 fell.
The S&P 500-2.24%closed at 76.73
How big a move#1,312of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,041price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose485of 4,760; 2,156 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +7.3% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | +5.1% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -14.1% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -12.8% |
| Macy's (M) | -10.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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