The stock market on October 2, 1991
October 2, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 388.26. Of 5,737 US stocks that traded, 1,728 rose and 1,927 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 388.26
How big a move#17,939of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,984price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,728of 5,737; 1,927 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Oracle (ORCL) | +6.3% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | +3.9% |
| Conrail (CRR) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -7.1% |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | -5.0% |
| Allergan (AGN) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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