The stock market on October 2, 1989
October 2, 1989, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.49% to close at 350.87. Of 5,891 US stocks that traded, 2,005 rose and 1,610 fell.
The S&P 500+0.49%closed at 350.87
How big a move#12,587of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,196price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,005of 5,891; 1,610 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hsb Group Inc (HSB.) | +6.0% |
| Marathon Oil (MRO) | +5.3% |
| Dole Food (DOLE) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Anheuser-Busch (BUD) | -3.5% |
| Kellogg (K) | -3.1% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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