The stock market on September 1, 1989
September 1, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.65% to close at 353.73. Of 5,916 US stocks that traded, 1,998 rose and 1,392 fell.
The S&P 500+0.65%closed at 353.73
How big a move#10,003of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,178price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,998of 5,916; 1,392 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| First Executive Corp (FEXC) | +8.0% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +6.0% |
| Illinois Tool Works (ITW) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Coastal | -2.5% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | -2.5% |
| Mallinckrodt (MKG) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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