The stock market on August 4, 1994
August 4, 1994, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.66% to close at 458.40. Of 6,727 US stocks that traded, 2,169 rose and 2,713 fell.
The S&P 500-0.66%closed at 458.40
How big a move#9,819of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,681price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,169of 6,727; 2,713 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lyondell Chemical (LYO) | +7.3% |
| Circuit City Stores (CC) | +6.5% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | -9.3% |
| Dana (DAN) | -6.9% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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