The stock market on May 16, 2005
May 16, 2005, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.01% to close at 1165.69. Of 4,906 US stocks that traded, 3,073 rose and 1,608 fell.
The S&P 500+1.01%closed at 1165.69
How big a move#5,971of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$661price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,073of 4,906; 1,608 fell
Biggest companyGeneral Electricby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lowe's (LOW) | +5.6% |
| Harman International (HAR) | +4.8% |
| Prudential Financial (PRU) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Monsanto (MON) | -3.6% |
| Lyondell Chemical (LYO) | -3.2% |
| Dow Chemical (DOW) | -2.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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