The stock market on December 5, 1989
December 5, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 349.58. Of 5,873 US stocks that traded, 1,563 rose and 2,026 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 349.58
How big a move#12,121of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,204price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,563of 5,873; 2,026 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | +5.8% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +5.1% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | -6.0% |
| Deere (DE) | -4.6% |
| First Chicago Corp (FNB.) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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