The stock market on October 26, 1989
October 26, 1989, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.33% to close at 337.93. Of 5,884 US stocks that traded, 1,115 rose and 2,554 fell.
The S&P 500-1.33%closed at 337.93
How big a move#3,854of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,280price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,115of 5,884; 2,554 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +6.5% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +6.1% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -7.9% |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. (BV) | -6.3% |
| Premark International (PMI) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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