The stock market on August 20, 1993
August 20, 1993, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 456.16. Of 6,178 US stocks that traded, 2,375 rose and 2,166 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 456.16
How big a move#23,103of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,689price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,375of 6,178; 2,166 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | +5.9% |
| Silicon Graphics (SGI) | +5.1% |
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Synoptics Communications Inc (SNPX.) | -4.6% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -3.8% |
| Sonoco Products (SON) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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