The stock market on May 9, 1991
May 9, 1991, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.25% to close at 383.25. Of 5,685 US stocks that traded, 2,189 rose and 1,409 fell.
The S&P 500+1.25%closed at 383.25
How big a move#4,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,010price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,189of 5,685; 1,409 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +9.8% |
| FedEx (FDX) | +7.4% |
| Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hormel Foods (HRL) | -6.1% |
| Dean Foods (DF) | -4.5% |
| Bruno's | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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