The stock market on October 21, 1974
October 21, 1974, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.69% to close at 73.50. Of 4,668 US stocks that traded, 1,461 rose and 1,047 fell.
The S&P 500+1.69%closed at 73.50
How big a move#2,399of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,482price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,461of 4,668; 1,047 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | +17.4% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +14.2% |
| Colonial Penn Group Inc (CPG) | +13.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | -11.3% |
| Searle G D & (SRL) | -5.2% |
| NextEra Energy (FPL) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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