The stock market on November 12, 1974
November 12, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.97% to close at 73.67. Of 4,658 US stocks that traded, 740 rose and 1,881 fell.
The S&P 500-1.97%closed at 73.67
How big a move#1,732of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,458price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose740of 4,658; 1,881 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Consolidated Edison (ED) | +5.4% |
| Alexander/Baldwn (ALEX) | +5.2% |
| Central Soya Co Inc | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -12.9% |
| Crum & Forster (CMF) | -12.1% |
| Dome Petroleum Ltd (DMP) | -9.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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