The stock market on January 21, 1975
January 21, 1975, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.53% to close at 70.70. Of 4,576 US stocks that traded, 1,300 rose and 1,071 fell.
The S&P 500-0.53%closed at 70.70
How big a move#11,861of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$10,897price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,300of 4,576; 1,071 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hobart (HOB) | +7.2% |
| Aquitaine Co Canada Ltd (AQC) | +6.8% |
| General American Oil Co Tx (GAO) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Industries Equity | -16.6% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | -14.4% |
| Santa Fe International (SAF) | -9.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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