The stock market on August 9, 1989
August 9, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.69% to close at 346.94. Of 5,937 US stocks that traded, 1,702 rose and 1,971 fell.
The S&P 500-0.69%closed at 346.94
How big a move#9,414of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,221price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,702of 5,937; 1,971 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +11.2% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | +6.1% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Interpublic Group (IPG) | -5.5% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -4.8% |
| Intel (INTC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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