The stock market on February 5, 1990
February 5, 1990, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to close at 331.85. Of 5,861 US stocks that traded, 1,995 rose and 1,579 fell.
The S&P 500+0.28%closed at 331.85
How big a move#16,977of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,322price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,995of 5,861; 1,579 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +8.7% |
| BankBoston (BKB) | +6.7% |
| Molex (MOLX) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -5.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.4% |
| Premier Industrial Cp (PRE) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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