The stock market on October 18, 1990
October 18, 1990, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 2.34% to close at 305.74. Of 5,787 US stocks that traded, 2,286 rose and 1,270 fell.
The S&P 500+2.34%closed at 305.74
How big a move#1,199of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,520price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,286of 5,787; 1,270 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | +13.5% |
| Conner Peripherals (CNR) | +13.1% |
| Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) | +12.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -5.9% |
| Freddie Mac (FRE) | -4.7% |
| Bank of America Corp. (BAC) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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