The stock market on May 2, 1994
May 2, 1994, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 453.02. Of 6,629 US stocks that traded, 2,672 rose and 2,239 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 453.02
How big a move#13,001of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,701price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,672of 6,629; 2,239 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | +7.8% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | +7.6% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wheelabrator Technologies (WTI) | -4.4% |
| Brinker International (EAT) | -3.5% |
| Edison International (EIX) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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