The stock market on December 15, 1989
December 15, 1989, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.23% to close at 350.14. Of 5,880 US stocks that traded, 1,558 rose and 2,198 fell.
The S&P 500-0.23%closed at 350.14
How big a move#18,389of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,200price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,558of 5,880; 2,198 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +5.0% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +4.9% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| BankBoston (BKB) | -8.7% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -6.2% |
| FMC Corporation (FMC) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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