The stock market on May 18, 2006
May 18, 2006, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.67% to close at 1261.81. Of 4,865 US stocks that traded, 1,614 rose and 3,013 fell.
The S&P 500-0.67%closed at 1261.81
How big a move#9,706of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$611price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,614of 4,865; 3,013 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Holdings (SHLD) | +13.0% |
| Bea Systems Inc (BEAS) | +12.4% |
| L Brands (LTD) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Titanium Metals (TIE) | -14.9% |
| MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) | -8.2% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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