The stock market on October 17, 1990
October 17, 1990, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.05% to close at 298.76. Of 5,787 US stocks that traded, 1,552 rose and 1,892 fell.
The S&P 500-0.05%closed at 298.76
How big a move#23,253of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,579price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,552of 5,787; 1,892 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | +11.0% |
| Novell (NOVL) | +7.0% |
| Kroger (KR) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -11.5% |
| Bank One Corp. (ONE) | -10.7% |
| American General (AGC) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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