The stock market on August 12, 1992
August 12, 1992, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.27% to close at 417.78. Of 5,840 US stocks that traded, 1,882 rose and 2,155 fell.
The S&P 500-0.27%closed at 417.78
How big a move#17,278of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,844price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,882of 5,840; 2,155 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +7.0% |
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | +4.6% |
| Flightsafety International (FSI) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -7.7% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -6.6% |
| Homestake Mining (HM) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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