The stock market on March 28, 1989
March 28, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.35% to close at 291.59. Of 6,005 US stocks that traded, 2,093 rose and 1,482 fell.
The S&P 500+0.35%closed at 291.59
How big a move#15,394of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,642price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,093of 6,005; 1,482 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Northwest Airlines (NWA) | +16.1% |
| Arco Chemical Co (RCM) | +15.5% |
| US Airways Group (U) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tri Star Pictures Inc (TRSP) | -3.9% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -3.8% |
| Bank Of New England Corp (NEBK) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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