The stock market on August 16, 1991
August 16, 1991, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.96% to close at 385.58. Of 5,740 US stocks that traded, 1,421 rose and 2,166 fell.
The S&P 500-0.96%closed at 385.58
How big a move#6,360of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,998price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,421of 5,740; 2,166 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Heinz (HNZ) | +7.1% |
| Salomon | +3.7% |
| Allergan (AGN) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -8.0% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -6.4% |
| CBS Corporation (CBS) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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