The stock market on February 22, 1990
February 22, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.60% to close at 325.70. Of 5,846 US stocks that traded, 1,945 rose and 1,622 fell.
The S&P 500-0.60%closed at 325.70
How big a move#10,717of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,365price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,945of 5,846; 1,622 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | +24.8% |
| Union Carbide | +5.6% |
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pfizer (PFE) | -7.1% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -5.5% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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