The stock market on May 17, 1994
May 17, 1994, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.10% to close at 449.37. Of 6,662 US stocks that traded, 2,434 rose and 2,451 fell.
The S&P 500+1.10%closed at 449.37
How big a move#5,251of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,714price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,434of 6,662; 2,451 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CA Technologies (CA) | +11.9% |
| Bethlehem Steel | +7.4% |
| Frontline Ltd (FRO) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Shaw Industries (SHX) | -7.9% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -6.9% |
| Citizens Commun -ser B Old (CZN) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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