The stock market on September 26, 1990
September 26, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.04% to close at 305.06. Of 5,802 US stocks that traded, 1,161 rose and 2,437 fell.
The S&P 500-1.04%closed at 305.06
How big a move#5,717of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,525price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,161of 5,802; 2,437 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +13.4% |
| Central Newspapers -cl A (ECP) | +6.6% |
| E.W. Scripps (SSP) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Harris (HRS) | -16.8% |
| Oracle (ORCL) | -15.3% |
| Conner Peripherals (CNR) | -10.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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