The stock market on April 2, 1990
April 2, 1990, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.36% to close at 338.70. Of 5,847 US stocks that traded, 1,171 rose and 2,497 fell.
The S&P 500-0.36%closed at 338.70
How big a move#15,105of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,275price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,171of 5,847; 2,497 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eex Corp (EEX) | +7.9% |
| Txu Gas Co | +5.8% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Laboratory Corp. of America (LH) | -11.8% |
| American General (AGC) | -4.9% |
| Santa Fe Snyder Corp (SFS) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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