The stock market on November 2, 1989
November 2, 1989, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.80% to close at 338.48. Of 5,876 US stocks that traded, 1,439 rose and 2,114 fell.
The S&P 500-0.80%closed at 338.48
How big a move#8,062of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,276price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,439of 5,876; 2,114 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Georgia Gulf (GGC) | +5.4% |
| Marsh & McLennan (MMC) | +3.9% |
| Bank Of New England Corp (NEBK) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -15.9% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | -9.0% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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