The stock market on May 20, 1994
May 20, 1994, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.34% to close at 454.92. Of 6,670 US stocks that traded, 2,353 rose and 2,558 fell.
The S&P 500-0.34%closed at 454.92
How big a move#15,575of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,694price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,353of 6,670; 2,558 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Slm Holding Corp (SLM) | +5.3% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | +5.1% |
| Altria Group (MO) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| International Game Technology (IGT) | -4.5% |
| Southern Pacific Rail (RSP) | -4.5% |
| Pep Boys-Manny Moe & Jack (PBY) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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