The stock market on August 17, 1992
August 17, 1992, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.20% to close at 420.74. Of 5,848 US stocks that traded, 2,074 rose and 2,073 fell.
The S&P 500+0.20%closed at 420.74
How big a move#19,108of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,831price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,074of 5,848; 2,073 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | +5.6% |
| Bemis (BMS) | +4.2% |
| Georgia-Pacific (GP) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Marriott Corp. (MHS) | -6.6% |
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | -4.7% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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