The stock market on October 8, 1974
October 8, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to close at 64.84. Of 4,685 US stocks that traded, 1,448 rose and 1,040 fell.
The S&P 500-0.17%closed at 64.84
How big a move#19,894of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,882price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,448of 4,685; 1,040 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Searle G D & (SRL) | +8.6% |
| Fina Inc -cl A (FI) | +8.0% |
| Chesebrough Ponds (CBM) | +7.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Alcoa (AA) | -11.6% |
| Snap-On (SNA) | -9.8% |
| Aeroquip-Vickers (ANV) | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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