The stock market on April 18, 2006
April 18, 2006, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.71% to close at 1307.28. Of 4,854 US stocks that traded, 3,488 rose and 1,133 fell.
The S&P 500+1.71%closed at 1307.28
How big a move#2,342of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$589price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose3,488of 4,854; 1,133 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) | +12.3% |
| Peabody Energy (BTU) | +10.5% |
| Northern Trust Corp. (NTRS) | +8.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Health Net (MQ.) | -4.3% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | -3.9% |
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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