The stock market on December 31, 1974
December 31, 1974, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.08% to close at 68.56. Of 4,596 US stocks that traded, 2,234 rose and 545 fell.
The S&P 500+2.08%closed at 68.56
How big a move#1,542of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$11,237price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,234of 4,596; 545 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | +10.9% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | +10.9% |
| Clark Equipment (CKL) | +10.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sprint Nextel (FON) | -4.7% |
| UnumProvident (PVT..) | -4.3% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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