The stock market on May 9, 1989
May 9, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 305.19. Of 5,983 US stocks that traded, 1,656 rose and 1,963 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 305.19
How big a move#17,340of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,524price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,656of 5,983; 1,963 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +4.7% |
| Honeywell (HON.Z) | +4.6% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -4.4% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | -4.0% |
| Aflac (AFL) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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