The stock market on August 15, 1990
August 15, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.20% to close at 340.06. Of 5,824 US stocks that traded, 1,897 rose and 1,649 fell.
The S&P 500+0.20%closed at 340.06
How big a move#19,115of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,266price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,897of 5,824; 1,649 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | +8.1% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +7.8% |
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -6.7% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | -6.3% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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