The stock market on May 18, 1995
May 18, 1995, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.42% to close at 519.58. Of 6,809 US stocks that traded, 1,839 rose and 3,293 fell.
The S&P 500-1.42%closed at 519.58
How big a move#3,431of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,483price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,839of 6,809; 3,293 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Micron Technology (MU) | +3.9% |
| Southwest Airlines (LUV) | +3.6% |
| Andrew Corporation (ANDW) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Brunswick (BC) | -13.9% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -11.5% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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