The stock market on October 18, 1989
October 18, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% to close at 341.76. Of 5,880 US stocks that traded, 2,140 rose and 1,636 fell.
The S&P 500+0.18%closed at 341.76
How big a move#19,704of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,254price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,140of 5,880; 1,636 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | +11.2% |
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | +6.7% |
| Flagstar Corp | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -3.3% |
| Supervalu (SVU) | -3.3% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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