The stock market on October 20, 1992
October 20, 1992, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.12% to close at 415.48. Of 5,836 US stocks that traded, 2,375 rose and 1,832 fell.
The S&P 500+0.12%closed at 415.48
How big a move#21,252of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,854price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,375of 5,836; 1,832 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Laboratory Corp. of America (LH) | +6.3% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +5.5% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -6.9% |
| Fortune Brands (FO) | -6.4% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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