The stock market on January 24, 1989
January 24, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.40% to close at 288.49. Of 6,065 US stocks that traded, 2,149 rose and 1,543 fell.
The S&P 500+1.40%closed at 288.49
How big a move#3,496of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,671price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,149of 6,065; 1,543 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | +8.1% |
| CR Bard (BCR) | +7.3% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Niagara Mohawk Power (NMK) | -3.7% |
| Txu Gas Co | -3.7% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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