The stock market on October 27, 1989
October 27, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.85% to close at 335.06. Of 5,886 US stocks that traded, 1,133 rose and 2,519 fell.
The S&P 500-0.85%closed at 335.06
How big a move#7,463of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,299price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,133of 5,886; 2,519 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +7.1% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +5.2% |
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Golden West Financial (GDW) | -7.6% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -7.4% |
| Oracle (ORCL) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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