The stock market on May 31, 1995
May 31, 1995, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.88% to close at 533.40. Of 6,806 US stocks that traded, 2,994 rose and 2,049 fell.
The S&P 500+1.88%closed at 533.40
How big a move#1,919of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,444price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,994of 6,806; 2,049 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dollar General (DG) | +8.6% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | +8.2% |
| Atmel Corp (ATML) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| International Game Technology (IGT) | -5.1% |
| Stryker (SYK) | -3.1% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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