The stock market on July 5, 1990
July 5, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.24% to close at 355.68. Of 5,833 US stocks that traded, 1,202 rose and 2,272 fell.
The S&P 500-1.24%closed at 355.68
How big a move#4,306of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,166price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,202of 5,833; 2,272 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +4.8% |
| Lyondell Chemical (LYO) | +4.4% |
| E.W. Scripps (SSP) | +3.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| PanEnergy (PEL) | -9.0% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | -4.8% |
| Norton Simon (NSI) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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