The stock market on October 24, 1989
October 24, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.33% to close at 343.70. Of 5,886 US stocks that traded, 941 rose and 2,925 fell.
The S&P 500-0.33%closed at 343.70
How big a move#15,899of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,242price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose941of 5,886; 2,925 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dow Jones (DJ) | +16.3% |
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) | +11.3% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -6.3% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | -6.2% |
| Bethlehem Steel | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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