The stock market on October 29, 1990
October 29, 1990, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.93% to close at 301.88. Of 5,780 US stocks that traded, 1,236 rose and 2,267 fell.
The S&P 500-0.93%closed at 301.88
How big a move#6,683of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,552price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,236of 5,780; 2,267 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Kansas Gas & Electric Co | +7.5% |
| Arco Chemical Co (RCM) | +6.8% |
| Aflac (AFL) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bank of New York Co. (BK) | -10.1% |
| Kemper Corp (KEM) | -6.9% |
| Cellular Commun Inc -cl A (COMMA) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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