The stock market on August 2, 1990
August 2, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.14% to close at 351.48. Of 5,829 US stocks that traded, 1,109 rose and 2,810 fell.
The S&P 500-1.14%closed at 351.48
How big a move#4,947of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,192price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,109of 5,829; 2,810 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oryx Energy Company (ORX) | +6.9% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | +6.8% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mandalay Resort Group (MBG) | -11.0% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -6.6% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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