The stock market on August 18, 2005
August 18, 2005, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.10% to close at 1219.02. Of 4,905 US stocks that traded, 1,760 rose and 2,849 fell.
The S&P 500-0.10%closed at 1219.02
How big a move#21,843of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$632price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,760of 4,905; 2,849 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harman International (HAR) | +24.7% |
| Reynolds American (RAI) | +4.2% |
| Altria Group (MO) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | -5.0% |
| Qwest Communications (Q) | -5.0% |
| St Jude Medical (STJ) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ August 17, 2005 · Every August 18 · August 19, 2005 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.