The stock market on August 21, 1989
August 21, 1989, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.55% to close at 340.67. Of 5,930 US stocks that traded, 1,168 rose and 2,502 fell.
The S&P 500-1.55%closed at 340.67
How big a move#2,878of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,261price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,168of 5,930; 2,502 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Walt Disney (DIS) | +3.1% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +2.6% |
| ALZA Corporation (AZA) | +2.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | -5.9% |
| Georgia Gulf (GGC) | -5.5% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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