The stock market on April 21, 2005
April 21, 2005, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.97% to close at 1159.95. Of 4,908 US stocks that traded, 3,552 rose and 1,128 fell.
The S&P 500+1.97%closed at 1159.95
How big a move#1,722of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$664price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,552of 4,908; 1,128 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN) | +13.6% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +8.7% |
| Staples (SPLS) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MBNA Corporation (KRB) | -16.6% |
| Slm Corp (SLM) | -5.9% |
| Yum Brands (YUM) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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