The stock market on August 3, 1990
August 3, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.88% to close at 344.86. Of 5,830 US stocks that traded, 758 rose and 3,300 fell.
The S&P 500-1.88%closed at 344.86
How big a move#1,901of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,234price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose758of 5,830; 3,300 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +15.5% |
| Raytheon (RTN) | +5.1% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +4.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -13.2% |
| Household International (HI) | -10.8% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | -10.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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