The stock market on October 16, 1990
October 16, 1990, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.42% to close at 298.92. Of 5,793 US stocks that traded, 1,268 rose and 2,329 fell.
The S&P 500-1.42%closed at 298.92
How big a move#3,429of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,577price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,268of 5,793; 2,329 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maytag (MYG) | +6.7% |
| Cincinnati Financial (CINF) | +5.6% |
| Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Golden West Financial (GDW) | -18.4% |
| Slm Holding Corp (SLM) | -15.4% |
| Great Western Financial (GWF.) | -14.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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