The stock market on April 26, 1990
April 26, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.27% to close at 332.92. Of 5,852 US stocks that traded, 1,758 rose and 1,680 fell.
The S&P 500+0.27%closed at 332.92
How big a move#17,257of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,314price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,758of 5,852; 1,680 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Allergan (AGN) | +5.7% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +4.5% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Illinova Corp (ILN) | -10.5% |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | -6.3% |
| Laboratory Corp. of America (LH) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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