The stock market on March 21, 1990
March 21, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.54% to close at 339.74. Of 5,847 US stocks that traded, 1,629 rose and 1,917 fell.
The S&P 500-0.54%closed at 339.74
How big a move#11,838of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,268price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,629of 5,847; 1,917 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| DirecTV (GMH) | +4.6% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | +3.2% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Intergraph Corp (INGR.) | -7.7% |
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | -6.6% |
| Comdisco Holding Co Inc (CDCO) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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