The stock market on May 16, 1990
May 16, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 354.00. Of 5,860 US stocks that traded, 1,709 rose and 1,819 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 354.00
How big a move#22,496of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,176price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,709of 5,860; 1,819 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +4.7% |
| Marriott Corp. (MHS) | +4.1% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dole Food (DOLE) | -11.1% |
| American Express (AXP) | -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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