The stock market on February 24, 1989
February 24, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.68% to close at 287.13. Of 6,029 US stocks that traded, 1,168 rose and 2,561 fell.
The S&P 500-1.68%closed at 287.13
How big a move#2,412of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,683price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,168of 6,029; 2,561 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | +21.8% |
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +5.3% |
| U S Shoe Corp (USR) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Owens Corning (OWC) | -5.1% |
| Bethlehem Steel | -4.3% |
| Supervalu (SVU) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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