The stock market on March 19, 1990
March 19, 1990, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 343.53. Of 5,845 US stocks that traded, 1,672 rose and 1,843 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 343.53
How big a move#12,893of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,243price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,672of 5,845; 1,843 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +8.4% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +7.9% |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. (BV) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | -3.9% |
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | -3.7% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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