The stock market on September 21, 1989
September 21, 1989, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 345.70. Of 5,891 US stocks that traded, 1,710 rose and 1,787 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 345.70
How big a move#18,460of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,229price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,710of 5,891; 1,787 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +34.7% |
| FedEx (FDX) | +4.8% |
| American Airlines Group (AMR) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Price Co (PCLB) | -3.7% |
| Dana (DAN) | -3.4% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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