The stock market on January 31, 1990
January 31, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.89% to close at 329.08. Of 5,864 US stocks that traded, 2,289 rose and 1,409 fell.
The S&P 500+1.89%closed at 329.08
How big a move#1,891of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,341price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,289of 5,864; 1,409 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Jostens (JOS) | +12.8% |
| Georgia Gulf (GGC) | +12.8% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +10.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -7.8% |
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | -6.3% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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