The stock market on May 24, 2006
May 24, 2006, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 1258.57. Of 4,862 US stocks that traded, 2,186 rose and 2,454 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 1258.57
How big a move#20,248of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$612price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,186of 4,862; 2,454 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Motors (GM) | +8.3% |
| MedImmune (MEDI) | +5.1% |
| Altera (ALTR) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MEMC Electronic Materials (WFR) | -7.9% |
| Las Vegas Sands (LVS) | -7.6% |
| CBRE Group (CBG) | -6.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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