The stock market on March 17, 1992
March 17, 1992, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.78% to close at 409.58. Of 5,841 US stocks that traded, 2,181 rose and 1,611 fell.
The S&P 500+0.78%closed at 409.58
How big a move#8,192of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,881price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,181of 5,841; 1,611 fell
Biggest companyAltria Groupby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Intelligent Electronics Inc (INEL) | +8.4% |
| Newell Rubbermaid (NWL) | +6.0% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ashland (ASH) | -4.0% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -3.9% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -2.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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