The stock market on September 5, 1990
September 5, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.40% to close at 324.39. Of 5,809 US stocks that traded, 2,020 rose and 1,485 fell.
The S&P 500+0.40%closed at 324.39
How big a move#14,306of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,375price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,020of 5,809; 1,485 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mattel (MAT) | +9.0% |
| United States Surgical Corporation (USS) | +8.1% |
| Dole Food (DOLE) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | -8.2% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -5.2% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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