The stock market on July 26, 1989
July 26, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.25% to close at 338.05. Of 5,941 US stocks that traded, 2,135 rose and 1,432 fell.
The S&P 500+1.25%closed at 338.05
How big a move#4,280of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,279price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,135of 5,941; 1,432 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | +10.6% |
| Giant Food (GFS.A) | +7.8% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cray Research (CYR) | -4.8% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -4.0% |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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