The stock market on August 9, 1990
August 9, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.47% to close at 339.94. Of 5,828 US stocks that traded, 2,111 rose and 1,519 fell.
The S&P 500+0.47%closed at 339.94
How big a move#12,964of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,266price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,111of 5,828; 1,519 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| OfficeMax (BCC) | +9.3% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +8.6% |
| Bank of New York Co. (BK) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Continental Corp. (CIC) | -4.2% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -4.2% |
| Sundstrand Corp (SNS) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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