The stock market on May 1, 1989
May 1, 1989, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to close at 309.12. Of 5,988 US stocks that traded, 1,522 rose and 2,057 fell.
The S&P 500-0.17%closed at 309.12
How big a move#19,947of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,492price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,522of 5,988; 2,057 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | +12.7% |
| Norton Co (NRT) | +5.2% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tjx Companies Inc -old (TJX.) | -3.8% |
| Aflac (AFL) | -3.3% |
| Temple-Inland (TIN) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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