The stock market on October 17, 1994
October 17, 1994, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 468.96. Of 6,747 US stocks that traded, 2,417 rose and 2,569 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 468.96
How big a move#23,869of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,643price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,417of 6,747; 2,569 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | +15.2% |
| Bethlehem Steel | +6.0% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Unisys (UIS) | -4.6% |
| Conseco Finance Corp | -3.9% |
| Southern Pacific Rail (RSP) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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