The stock market on September 27, 1974
September 27, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 2.29% to close at 64.94. Of 4,707 US stocks that traded, 743 rose and 1,631 fell.
The S&P 500-2.29%closed at 64.94
How big a move#1,253of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,863price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose743of 4,707; 1,631 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Manville (JM) | +7.0% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +6.9% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -11.9% |
| Coca-Cola (KO) | -11.0% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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