The stock market on May 6, 1994
May 6, 1994, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to close at 447.82. Of 6,640 US stocks that traded, 1,700 rose and 3,299 fell.
The S&P 500-0.79%closed at 447.82
How big a move#8,149of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,720price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,700of 6,640; 3,299 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +7.1% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +6.2% |
| Oryx Energy Company (ORX) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | -14.1% |
| Mandalay Resort Group (MBG) | -11.0% |
| Pepco Holdings (POM) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ May 5, 1994 · Every May 6 · May 9, 1994 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.