The stock market on August 17, 1989
August 17, 1989, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 344.45. Of 5,932 US stocks that traded, 1,556 rose and 2,016 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 344.45
How big a move#15,408of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,237price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,556of 5,932; 2,016 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | +11.8% |
| Georgia Gulf (GGC) | +10.9% |
| Aflac (AFL) | +7.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Navistar International (NAV) | -4.9% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -4.1% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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