The stock market on February 5, 1975
February 5, 1975, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% to close at 78.95. Of 4,579 US stocks that traded, 1,697 rose and 864 fell.
The S&P 500+1.73%closed at 78.95
How big a move#2,289of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$9,758price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,697of 4,579; 864 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Beker Industries | +19.1% |
| Robins (A.H.) Co (QRAH) | +13.8% |
| Emery Air Fght (EAF) | +13.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | -9.0% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | -5.4% |
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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