The stock market on February 20, 1990
February 20, 1990, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.42% to close at 327.99. Of 5,845 US stocks that traded, 1,073 rose and 2,596 fell.
The S&P 500-1.42%closed at 327.99
How big a move#3,428of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,349price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,073of 5,845; 2,596 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | +6.8% |
| US Airways Group (U) | +6.1% |
| Pe Corp-Pe Biosy (PEB) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Franklin Resources (BEN) | -10.9% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -5.9% |
| Freeport Mcmoran OIL&GAS Co (FMP) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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