The stock market on December 13, 1989
December 13, 1989, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 352.75. Of 5,871 US stocks that traded, 1,903 rose and 1,698 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 352.75
How big a move#16,772of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,184price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,903of 5,871; 1,698 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +5.8% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | +5.3% |
| Txu Gas Co | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | -6.0% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -5.5% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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