The stock market on March 6, 1985
March 6, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.87% to close at 180.65. Of 5,725 US stocks that traded, 1,334 rose and 2,051 fell.
The S&P 500-0.87%closed at 180.65
How big a move#7,262of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,265price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,334of 5,725; 2,051 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Homestake Mining (HM) | +4.0% |
| ITT Industries (IIN) | +3.9% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ltv Corp (LTVCQ) | -7.6% |
| Apollo Computer Inc (APCI.) | -6.4% |
| Schering-Plough (SGP) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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