The stock market on February 27, 1990
February 27, 1990, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.48% to close at 330.26. Of 5,846 US stocks that traded, 2,017 rose and 1,476 fell.
The S&P 500+0.48%closed at 330.26
How big a move#12,738of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,333price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,017of 5,846; 1,476 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | +12.1% |
| Nucor (NUE) | +5.7% |
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | -6.0% |
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | -4.5% |
| Laboratory Corp. of America (LH) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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