The stock market on September 29, 1989
September 29, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to close at 349.15. Of 5,888 US stocks that traded, 2,140 rose and 1,481 fell.
The S&P 500+0.16%closed at 349.15
How big a move#20,270of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,207price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,140of 5,888; 1,481 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| U.S. Bancorp (USB) | +8.0% |
| Golden West Financial (GDW) | +7.3% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | -5.1% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | -4.1% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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