The stock market on February 27, 1985
February 27, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 180.71. Of 5,731 US stocks that traded, 1,562 rose and 1,806 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 180.71
How big a move#17,620of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,263price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,562of 5,731; 1,806 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sperry (SY) | +7.5% |
| American Natural Resource (ANR) | +5.3% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | -6.6% |
| Apple (AAPL) | -6.1% |
| ITT Industries (IIN) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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