The stock market on August 30, 1989
August 30, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 350.65. Of 5,917 US stocks that traded, 1,951 rose and 1,581 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 350.65
How big a move#18,195of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,197price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,951of 5,917; 1,581 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pharmacia (PNU) | +7.2% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp. (SFX) | +6.2% |
| Rohm & Haas (ROH) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Giant Food (GFS.A) | -6.2% |
| Tri Star Pictures Inc (TRSP) | -4.7% |
| ConocoPhillips (P) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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