The stock market on December 20, 1974
December 20, 1974, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.09% to close at 66.91. Of 4,599 US stocks that traded, 821 rose and 1,555 fell.
The S&P 500-1.09%closed at 66.91
How big a move#5,281of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,514price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose821of 4,599; 1,555 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +14.5% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | +6.2% |
| Household International (HI) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| McDonald's (MCD) | -11.2% |
| First Chicago Corp (FNB.) | -8.8% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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