The stock market on October 9, 1991
October 9, 1991, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 376.80. Of 5,746 US stocks that traded, 1,430 rose and 2,156 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 376.80
How big a move#5,894of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,045price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,430of 5,746; 2,156 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Honeywell International (HON) | +11.8% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +6.6% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -20.1% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -5.6% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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