The stock market on October 28, 1975
October 28, 1975, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.87% to close at 90.51. Of 4,640 US stocks that traded, 1,424 rose and 988 fell.
The S&P 500+0.87%closed at 90.51
How big a move#7,237of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$8,512price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,424of 4,640; 988 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | +13.9% |
| Betzdearborn Inc (BTL) | +7.5% |
| Carrier (CRR) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mcdermott Intl Inc (MDRIQ) | -6.1% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -4.5% |
| Cyprus Mines (CYM) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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