The stock market on August 23, 1990
August 23, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 3.00% to close at 307.06. Of 5,826 US stocks that traded, 501 rose and 3,771 fell.
The S&P 500-3.00%closed at 307.06
How big a move#665of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,509price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose501of 5,826; 3,771 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | +3.5% |
| Amax Gold Inc (AU) | +3.4% |
| Unisys (UIS) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Paccar (PCAR) | -13.7% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | -11.3% |
| Transamerica (TA) | -10.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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