The stock market on October 17, 1989
October 17, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.49% to close at 341.16. Of 5,881 US stocks that traded, 1,806 rose and 2,133 fell.
The S&P 500-0.49%closed at 341.16
How big a move#12,580of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,258price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,806of 5,881; 2,133 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Price Co (PCLB) | +5.4% |
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | +4.7% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -11.2% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | -6.1% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ October 16, 1989 · Every October 17 · October 18, 1989 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.