The stock market on May 5, 1994
May 5, 1994, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 451.38. Of 6,638 US stocks that traded, 2,428 rose and 2,454 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 451.38
How big a move#22,608of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,707price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,428of 6,638; 2,454 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tele-Communications Inc. (TCOMA) | +8.2% |
| CBS Corporation (CBS) | +6.1% |
| First USA Inc (FUS) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| NextEra Energy (FPL) | -6.3% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | -5.8% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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