The stock market on August 5, 1993
August 5, 1993, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.09% to close at 448.13. Of 6,135 US stocks that traded, 2,153 rose and 2,355 fell.
The S&P 500-0.09%closed at 448.13
How big a move#22,075of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,719price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,153of 6,135; 2,355 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | +8.3% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +4.8% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -7.1% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -6.8% |
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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