The stock market on May 18, 1994
May 18, 1994, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.96% to close at 453.69. Of 6,665 US stocks that traded, 3,048 rose and 1,955 fell.
The S&P 500+0.96%closed at 453.69
How big a move#6,380of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,698price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,048of 6,665; 1,955 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Worldcom Inc (WCOM) | +12.3% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +12.3% |
| Kansas City Southern (KSU) | +11.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Foot Locker (Z) | -11.8% |
| Tele-Communications Inc. (TCOMA) | -6.8% |
| ConAgra Foods (CAG) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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