The stock market on December 2, 1974
December 2, 1974, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.66% to close at 68.11. Of 4,627 US stocks that traded, 491 rose and 2,145 fell.
The S&P 500-2.66%closed at 68.11
How big a move#893of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,311price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose491of 4,627; 2,145 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Industries Equity | +5.3% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | +2.2% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | +2.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Colonial Penn Group Inc (CPG) | -8.9% |
| Beker Industries | -8.5% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -8.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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