The stock market on May 4, 1994
May 4, 1994, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 451.72. Of 6,635 US stocks that traded, 2,406 rose and 2,492 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 451.72
How big a move#16,791of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,706price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,406of 6,635; 2,492 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Williams (WMB) | +12.8% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +9.1% |
| Viacom Intl Inc (VIAB) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -6.5% |
| Applied Materials (AMAT) | -5.1% |
| Kroger (KR) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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