The stock market on May 1, 1991
May 1, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.32% to close at 380.29. Of 5,680 US stocks that traded, 2,282 rose and 1,342 fell.
The S&P 500+1.32%closed at 380.29
How big a move#3,921of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,026price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,282of 5,680; 1,342 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Brunswick (BC) | +10.9% |
| Mellon Financial (MEL) | +7.9% |
| Mandalay Resort Group (MBG) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | -14.1% |
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | -4.9% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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