The stock market on August 27, 1991
August 27, 1991, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 393.06. Of 5,734 US stocks that traded, 1,635 rose and 1,964 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 393.06
How big a move#19,033of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,960price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,635of 5,734; 1,964 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | +7.0% |
| Premier Industrial Cp (PRE) | +6.0% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -9.1% |
| Tyson Foods (TSN) | -4.9% |
| Blockbuster (BBI) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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