The stock market on February 6, 1991
February 6, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.94% to close at 358.07. Of 5,706 US stocks that traded, 2,466 rose and 1,295 fell.
The S&P 500+1.94%closed at 358.07
How big a move#1,795of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,152price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,466of 5,706; 1,295 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +13.4% |
| Mccaw Cellular Communications (MCAWA) | +11.9% |
| PanEnergy (PEL) | +10.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | -5.5% |
| Ibp Inc (IBP) | -4.9% |
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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