The stock market on May 10, 1991
May 10, 1991, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.96% to close at 375.74. Of 5,686 US stocks that traded, 1,309 rose and 2,278 fell.
The S&P 500-1.96%closed at 375.74
How big a move#1,750of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,050price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,309of 5,686; 2,278 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +3.3% |
| S&P Global (MHP) | +2.8% |
| Millipore (MIL) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. (BV) | -6.5% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -6.1% |
| First Fidelity Bancorp. (FFB) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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