The stock market on March 29, 1989
March 29, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at 292.35. Of 6,005 US stocks that traded, 1,858 rose and 1,630 fell.
The S&P 500+0.26%closed at 292.35
How big a move#17,449of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,635price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,858of 6,005; 1,630 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oracle (ORCL) | +8.9% |
| Tri Star Pictures Inc (TRSP) | +6.5% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Illinova Corp (ILN) | -8.0% |
| Bank Of New England Corp (NEBK) | -2.7% |
| Covanta Energy Corp (CVGYQ) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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