The stock market on May 7, 1991
May 7, 1991, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.73% to close at 377.32. Of 5,687 US stocks that traded, 1,779 rose and 1,826 fell.
The S&P 500-0.73%closed at 377.32
How big a move#8,934of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,042price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,779of 5,687; 1,826 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bank of New York Co. (BK) | +4.9% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +4.3% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CMS Energy (CMS) | -11.3% |
| Whirlpool (WHR) | -6.8% |
| PNC Financial Services (PNC) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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