The stock market on October 3, 1991
October 3, 1991, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.98% to close at 384.47. Of 5,741 US stocks that traded, 1,279 rose and 2,322 fell.
The S&P 500-0.98%closed at 384.47
How big a move#6,243of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,004price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,279of 5,741; 2,322 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Franklin Resources (BEN) | +3.8% |
| Broadwing Inc (BRW) | +3.1% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Express (AXP) | -9.4% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -8.6% |
| Hormel Foods (HRL) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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