The stock market on December 26, 1989
December 26, 1989, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.18% to close at 346.81. Of 5,887 US stocks that traded, 1,667 rose and 1,732 fell.
The S&P 500-0.18%closed at 346.81
How big a move#19,714of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,221price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,667of 5,887; 1,732 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BankBoston (BKB) | +8.2% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +4.5% |
| Wellman | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -4.0% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -3.5% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -2.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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