The stock market on August 5, 1991
August 5, 1991, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.55% to close at 385.06. Of 5,707 US stocks that traded, 1,477 rose and 2,082 fell.
The S&P 500-0.55%closed at 385.06
How big a move#11,637of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,001price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,477of 5,707; 2,082 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mellon Financial (MEL) | +4.4% |
| Chiquita Brands Intl. (CQB) | +2.9% |
| CA Technologies (CA) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Storage Technology (STK) | -5.8% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -3.9% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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