The stock market on August 19, 1992
August 19, 1992, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.75% to close at 418.19. Of 5,844 US stocks that traded, 1,605 rose and 2,478 fell.
The S&P 500-0.75%closed at 418.19
How big a move#8,664of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,842price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,605of 5,844; 2,478 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ivaco Industries Inc (IVX) | +5.7% |
| Wm. Wrigley Jr. (WWY) | +5.1% |
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aetna (AET) | -6.4% |
| BankBoston (BKB) | -6.3% |
| Citicorp | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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