The stock market on August 17, 1990
August 17, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.37% to close at 327.83. Of 5,827 US stocks that traded, 872 rose and 3,040 fell.
The S&P 500-1.37%closed at 327.83
How big a move#3,664of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,350price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose872of 5,827; 3,040 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fort James (FJ) | +4.9% |
| St Jude Medical (STJ) | +4.3% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | +3.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CA Technologies (CA) | -8.9% |
| Conner Peripherals (CNR) | -8.6% |
| Avon Products (AVP) | -7.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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