The stock market on August 17, 1993
August 17, 1993, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 453.13. Of 6,171 US stocks that traded, 2,350 rose and 2,183 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 453.13
How big a move#20,018of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,700price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,350of 6,171; 2,183 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +8.6% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +8.4% |
| Ralston Purina (RAL) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Interstate Bancorp (I) | -4.5% |
| Home Depot (HD) | -4.0% |
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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