The stock market on May 4, 2005
May 4, 2005, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.25% to close at 1175.65. Of 4,908 US stocks that traded, 3,375 rose and 1,287 fell.
The S&P 500+1.25%closed at 1175.65
How big a move#4,291of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$655price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,375of 4,908; 1,287 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Motors (GM) | +18.1% |
| Legg Mason (LM) | +12.6% |
| MetLife (MET) | +12.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Arts (ERTS) | -6.5% |
| Apollo Education Group (APOL) | -4.9% |
| Beckman Coulter (BEC) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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