The stock market on August 29, 1991
August 29, 1991, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.04% to close at 396.47. Of 5,731 US stocks that traded, 1,782 rose and 1,748 fell.
The S&P 500-0.04%closed at 396.47
How big a move#23,508of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,943price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,782of 5,731; 1,748 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Destec Energy Inc (ENG) | +6.6% |
| Oracle (ORCL) | +5.9% |
| Raychem Corp (RYC.) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | -5.0% |
| Coastal | -3.7% |
| Forest Laboratories (FRX) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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