The stock market on September 17, 1991
September 17, 1991, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 385.50. Of 5,729 US stocks that traded, 1,630 rose and 1,873 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 385.50
How big a move#22,675of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,998price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,630of 5,729; 1,873 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | +6.4% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +5.9% |
| Quaker Oats (OAT.) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -6.1% |
| McCormick (MKC) | -4.7% |
| Centocor Inc (CNTO.) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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