The stock market on March 22, 1989
March 22, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 290.49. Of 6,008 US stocks that traded, 1,603 rose and 1,949 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 290.49
How big a move#16,807of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,652price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,603of 6,008; 1,949 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wheelabrator Tech-Old (WHTI) | +3.0% |
| PepsiCo (PEP) | +3.0% |
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -9.9% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -6.5% |
| Morgan Stanley (MWD) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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