The stock market on April 6, 1989
April 6, 1989, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to close at 295.29. Of 5,999 US stocks that traded, 1,634 rose and 1,886 fell.
The S&P 500-0.32%closed at 295.29
How big a move#16,086of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,609price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,634of 5,999; 1,886 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Armstrong Holdings (ACK) | +5.4% |
| Smithkline Beckman Corp (SKB) | +4.9% |
| Tri Star Pictures Inc (TRSP) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Georgia Gulf (GGC) | -6.6% |
| Premier Industrial Cp (PRE) | -4.2% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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