The stock market on February 22, 1989
February 22, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.71% to close at 290.91. Of 6,032 US stocks that traded, 1,097 rose and 2,745 fell.
The S&P 500-1.71%closed at 290.91
How big a move#2,325of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,648price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,097of 6,032; 2,745 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Instrument (GIC) | +7.4% |
| Lin Broadcasting (LINB) | +6.0% |
| Ncr Corp. (NCR) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -5.9% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -5.2% |
| Armstrong Holdings (ACK) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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