The stock market on March 20, 1989
March 20, 1989, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 289.92. Of 6,017 US stocks that traded, 1,060 rose and 2,629 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 289.92
How big a move#6,521of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,657price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,060of 6,017; 2,629 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | +9.8% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | +2.6% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -11.2% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -6.2% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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