The stock market on December 18, 1995
December 18, 1995, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.55% to close at 606.81. Of 6,995 US stocks that traded, 1,292 rose and 4,360 fell.
The S&P 500-1.55%closed at 606.81
How big a move#2,893of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,270price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,292of 6,995; 4,360 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Altera (ALTR) | +4.3% |
| Viad Corp (VVI) | +3.5% |
| General Dynamics (GD) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Fort James (FJ) | -19.5% |
| Charles Schwab (SCH) | -13.4% |
| Time Warner (AOL) | -10.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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