The stock market on October 5, 1990
October 5, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to close at 311.50. Of 5,795 US stocks that traded, 1,306 rose and 2,175 fell.
The S&P 500-0.38%closed at 311.50
How big a move#14,763of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,473price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,306of 5,795; 2,175 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Dynamics (GD) | +9.1% |
| Chemical Banking Corporation (CMB) | +7.4% |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Traveleres Corp. (TIC) | -21.1% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -10.4% |
| Aetna (AET) | -10.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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