The stock market on October 2, 1995
October 2, 1995, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.46% to close at 581.72. Of 6,886 US stocks that traded, 1,906 rose and 3,389 fell.
The S&P 500-0.46%closed at 581.72
How big a move#13,173of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,324price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,906of 6,886; 3,389 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nike (NKE) | +5.0% |
| Nextel Communications (NXTL) | +4.4% |
| Slm Holding Corp (SLM) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Qualcomm (QCOM) | -7.1% |
| Charles Schwab (SCH) | -6.9% |
| Netscape Communications Corp (NSCP) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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