The stock market on November 21, 1974
November 21, 1974, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.41% to close at 68.18. Of 4,638 US stocks that traded, 1,150 rose and 1,240 fell.
The S&P 500+0.41%closed at 68.18
How big a move#14,081of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,300price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,150of 4,638; 1,240 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | +10.6% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +8.0% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -7.3% |
| AT&T Corporation (T) | -6.6% |
| Pepco Holdings (POM) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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