The stock market on October 26, 1990
October 26, 1990, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.76% to close at 304.71. Of 5,782 US stocks that traded, 1,111 rose and 2,373 fell.
The S&P 500-1.76%closed at 304.71
How big a move#2,196of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,528price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,111of 5,782; 2,373 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Supervalu (SVU) | +4.1% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +3.5% |
| Unocal Exploration Corp (UXC) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -15.0% |
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -11.0% |
| Citigroup (C) | -9.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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