The stock market on August 7, 1991
August 7, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.02% to close at 390.56. Of 5,710 US stocks that traded, 1,865 rose and 1,660 fell.
The S&P 500-0.02%closed at 390.56
How big a move#24,196of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,973price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,865of 5,710; 1,660 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tenneco (TEN) | +8.9% |
| Biomet (BMET) | +7.3% |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bruno's | -6.5% |
| Safety-Kleen Corp-Old (SK) | -3.6% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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