The stock market on August 24, 1990
August 24, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.45% to close at 311.51. Of 5,827 US stocks that traded, 2,256 rose and 1,554 fell.
The S&P 500+1.45%closed at 311.51
How big a move#3,299of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,473price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,256of 5,827; 1,554 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fluor (FLR) | +12.7% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +10.6% |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | +10.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | -5.0% |
| PerkinElmer, Inc. (PKI) | -4.7% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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