The stock market on July 20, 1990
July 20, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 361.61. Of 5,835 US stocks that traded, 1,514 rose and 1,988 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 361.61
How big a move#5,902of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,131price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,514of 5,835; 1,988 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Progressive (PGR) | +9.0% |
| PPG Industries (PPG) | +5.6% |
| Safeway (SWY) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -14.8% |
| Conner Peripherals (CNR) | -6.7% |
| Novell (NOVL) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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