The stock market on May 23, 1994
May 23, 1994, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 453.20. Of 6,673 US stocks that traded, 2,235 rose and 2,709 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 453.20
How big a move#14,818of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,700price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,235of 6,673; 2,709 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +46.0% |
| Cisco Systems (CSCO) | +5.4% |
| Bestfoods (BFO) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -5.2% |
| CBS Inc (CBS) | -5.1% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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