The stock market on February 8, 1990
February 8, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 332.96. Of 5,851 US stocks that traded, 1,828 rose and 1,675 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 332.96
How big a move#18,056of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,314price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,828of 5,851; 1,675 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Jostens (JOS) | +7.2% |
| Txu Gas Co | +5.8% |
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RadioShack (TAN) | -5.1% |
| Wachovia Corp. (FTU) | -4.8% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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