The stock market on August 16, 1993
August 16, 1993, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.50% to close at 452.38. Of 6,172 US stocks that traded, 2,378 rose and 2,149 fell.
The S&P 500+0.50%closed at 452.38
How big a move#12,485of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,703price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,378of 6,172; 2,149 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lin Broadcasting (LINB) | +12.5% |
| Snapple Beverage Corp (SNPL) | +11.5% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +9.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Premier Industrial Cp (PRE) | -4.2% |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | -3.7% |
| 7-Eleven Inc (SVEV) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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