The stock market on August 5, 1994
August 5, 1994, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 457.09. Of 6,729 US stocks that traded, 2,089 rose and 2,772 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 457.09
How big a move#16,867of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,685price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,089of 6,729; 2,772 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chiron (CHIR) | +5.9% |
| Unitrin Inc (UNIT) | +4.8% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | -6.5% |
| Worthington Industries (WTHG) | -5.3% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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