The stock market on August 16, 1990
August 16, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.26% to close at 332.39. Of 5,823 US stocks that traded, 938 rose and 2,825 fell.
The S&P 500-2.26%closed at 332.39
How big a move#1,292of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,318price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose938of 5,823; 2,825 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +6.9% |
| Amax Gold Inc (AU) | +6.9% |
| Tremont Corp (TRE) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| FirstEnergy (FE) | -12.6% |
| Security Pacific Corp | -9.4% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | -9.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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