The stock market on January 18, 1990
January 18, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 338.19. Of 5,873 US stocks that traded, 1,460 rose and 2,147 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 338.19
How big a move#18,125of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,278price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,460of 5,873; 2,147 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +8.6% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +6.3% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Digital Equipment (DEC) | -6.7% |
| US Airways Group (U) | -6.5% |
| Midlantic Corp (MIDL) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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