The stock market on May 12, 2005
May 12, 2005, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.00% to close at 1159.36. Of 4,908 US stocks that traded, 1,467 rose and 3,192 fell.
The S&P 500-1.00%closed at 1159.36
How big a move#6,017of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$665price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,467of 4,908; 3,192 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hospira (HSP) | +7.0% |
| NetApp (NTAP) | +3.5% |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valero Energy (VLO) | -7.7% |
| United States Steel (X) | -7.4% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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