The stock market on September 16, 1993
September 16, 1993, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.47% to close at 459.43. Of 6,191 US stocks that traded, 2,196 rose and 2,319 fell.
The S&P 500-0.47%closed at 459.43
How big a move#12,961of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,677price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,196of 6,191; 2,319 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | +7.5% |
| Cisco Systems (CSCO) | +5.8% |
| Mfs Communications Inc (MFST.) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | -6.6% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -5.8% |
| Macy's (FD) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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