The stock market on September 5, 1991
September 5, 1991, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 389.14. Of 5,730 US stocks that traded, 1,662 rose and 1,905 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 389.14
How big a move#18,679of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,980price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,662of 5,730; 1,905 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | +12.3% |
| Chiron (CHIR) | +6.0% |
| Giant Food (GFS.A) | +3.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | -7.3% |
| Intl Specialty Products Inc (ISP) | -7.1% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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