The stock market on May 6, 1991
May 6, 1991, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 380.08. Of 5,688 US stocks that traded, 1,551 rose and 1,974 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 380.08
How big a move#19,343of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,027price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,551of 5,688; 1,974 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Laboratory Corp. of America (LH) | +10.4% |
| Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) | +5.6% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -7.2% |
| Safeway (SWY) | -6.3% |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. (BV) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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