The stock market on October 22, 1974
October 22, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 73.13. Of 4,669 US stocks that traded, 1,352 rose and 1,200 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 73.13
How big a move#12,386of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,535price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,352of 4,669; 1,200 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Geico Corp (GEC) | +17.2% |
| Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC.Z) | +12.2% |
| Travelers Cos. (SPC) | +10.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -11.4% |
| Pe Corp-Pe Biosy (PEB) | -10.5% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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