The stock market on February 21, 1989
February 21, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 295.98. Of 6,035 US stocks that traded, 1,572 rose and 2,121 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 295.98
How big a move#17,376of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,603price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,572of 6,035; 2,121 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Eastern Corp | +8.0% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +6.4% |
| Transco Energy (E) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | -4.4% |
| Norton Simon (NSI) | -2.9% |
| Intel (INTC) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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