The stock market on August 4, 1989
August 4, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 343.92. Of 5,941 US stocks that traded, 1,585 rose and 1,998 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 343.92
How big a move#18,031of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,240price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,585of 5,941; 1,998 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +6.3% |
| Bank Of New England Corp (NEBK) | +6.0% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -5.5% |
| Walt Disney (DIS) | -4.0% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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