The stock market on January 16, 1990
January 16, 1990, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.11% to close at 340.75. Of 5,872 US stocks that traded, 1,780 rose and 1,868 fell.
The S&P 500+1.11%closed at 340.75
How big a move#5,131of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,261price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,780of 5,872; 1,868 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oracle (ORCL) | +7.5% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +7.5% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MBIA Inc. (MBI) | -4.2% |
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | -4.1% |
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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