The stock market on May 21, 1990
May 21, 1990, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.95% to close at 358.00. Of 5,856 US stocks that traded, 2,158 rose and 1,475 fell.
The S&P 500+0.95%closed at 358.00
How big a move#6,508of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,152price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,158of 5,856; 1,475 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +8.0% |
| Tele-Comm Tci Group -ser A (TCOMA) | +7.6% |
| Dow Jones (DJ) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | -4.1% |
| Citizens Commun -ser B Old (CZN) | -3.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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