The stock market on January 16, 1975
January 16, 1975, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 72.05. Of 4,588 US stocks that traded, 1,557 rose and 886 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 72.05
How big a move#21,134of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,693price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,557of 4,588; 886 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | +9.9% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +9.4% |
| Masonite Corp (MNC) | +8.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Carrier (CRR) | -5.6% |
| Emery Air Fght (EAF) | -5.3% |
| National Gypsum Co (NGCO) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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