The stock market on August 18, 1992
August 18, 1992, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.14% to close at 421.34. Of 5,842 US stocks that traded, 1,908 rose and 2,078 fell.
The S&P 500+0.14%closed at 421.34
How big a move#20,642of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,828price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,908of 5,842; 2,078 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Marriott Corp. (MHS) | +4.4% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | +4.0% |
| Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. (BV) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -6.7% |
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -5.6% |
| Unisys (UIS) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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