The stock market on January 17, 1990
January 17, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.98% to close at 337.40. Of 5,872 US stocks that traded, 1,686 rose and 1,864 fell.
The S&P 500-0.98%closed at 337.40
How big a move#6,194of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,283price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,686of 5,872; 1,864 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| S&P Global (MHP) | +5.6% |
| Mandalay Resort Group (MBG) | +4.7% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Alcoa (AA) | -8.1% |
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | -6.5% |
| Wachovia Corp. (FTU) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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