The stock market on May 15, 1991
May 15, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.82% to close at 368.57. Of 5,684 US stocks that traded, 1,092 rose and 2,554 fell.
The S&P 500-0.82%closed at 368.57
How big a move#7,790of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,090price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,092of 5,684; 2,554 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | +3.4% |
| Sunoco (SUN) | +3.3% |
| Borden Chemical | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -26.9% |
| Conner Peripherals (CNR) | -11.0% |
| Auto Data Proc (AUD) | -9.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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