The stock market on September 21, 1990
September 21, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.05% to close at 311.32. Of 5,807 US stocks that traded, 1,384 rose and 2,166 fell.
The S&P 500-0.05%closed at 311.32
How big a move#23,300of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,475price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,384of 5,807; 2,166 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Engelhard (EC) | +8.7% |
| Oracle (ORCL) | +7.1% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | +6.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Scott Paper (SPP) | -16.7% |
| V.F. Corporation (VFC) | -11.9% |
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -11.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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