The stock market on October 12, 1990
October 12, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 1.55% to close at 300.03. Of 5,794 US stocks that traded, 1,928 rose and 1,635 fell.
The S&P 500+1.55%closed at 300.03
How big a move#2,888of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,568price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,928of 5,794; 1,635 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | +10.3% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +9.3% |
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | +8.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -5.8% |
| Cellular Commun Inc -cl A (COMMA) | -5.6% |
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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