The stock market on August 18, 1975
August 18, 1975, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 86.20. Of 4,624 US stocks that traded, 1,043 rose and 1,256 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 86.20
How big a move#19,460of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,938price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,043of 4,624; 1,256 fell
Biggest companyAT&T Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | +6.0% |
| Kennecott (KN) | +5.7% |
| Square "d" (SQD) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Air Products & Chem. (APD) | -7.5% |
| Mgic Investment Corp (MGI) | -7.3% |
| USLIFE Corporation (USH) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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