The stock market on October 18, 1991
October 18, 1991, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 392.50. Of 5,755 US stocks that traded, 1,993 rose and 1,615 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 392.50
How big a move#20,521of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,963price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,993of 5,755; 1,615 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| United Technologies (UTX) | +8.6% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp. (SFX) | +8.6% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dole Food (DOLE) | -14.0% |
| Equifax, Inc. (EFX) | -6.6% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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