The stock market on August 29, 1994
August 29, 1994, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 474.59. Of 6,741 US stocks that traded, 2,598 rose and 2,335 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 474.59
How big a move#19,982of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,623price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,598of 6,741; 2,335 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Stone Container (STO) | +9.8% |
| Fort James (FJ) | +9.6% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +8.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | -17.2% |
| ITT Industries (IIN) | -4.8% |
| Sybase Inc (SYBS) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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