The stock market on August 23, 1993
August 23, 1993, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 455.23. Of 6,179 US stocks that traded, 2,154 rose and 2,427 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 455.23
How big a move#18,926of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,692price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,154of 6,179; 2,427 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marvel Entertainment Group (MRV) | +5.5% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | +4.9% |
| International Game Technology (IGT) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | -5.0% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | -4.4% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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