The stock market on August 29, 1990
August 29, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.89% to close at 324.19. Of 5,824 US stocks that traded, 2,047 rose and 1,523 fell.
The S&P 500+0.89%closed at 324.19
How big a move#7,040of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,376price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,047of 5,824; 1,523 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intl Lease Finance Corp | +6.3% |
| Allergan (AGN) | +6.1% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Oracle (ORCL) | -6.1% |
| Cellular Commun Inc -cl A (COMMA) | -5.1% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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