The stock market on August 18, 1994
August 18, 1994, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 463.17. Of 6,738 US stocks that traded, 2,265 rose and 2,646 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 463.17
How big a move#13,757of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,663price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,265of 6,738; 2,646 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +7.7% |
| Marvel Entertainment Group (MRV) | +7.4% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -9.7% |
| Nike (NKE) | -5.2% |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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