The stock market on March 27, 1985
March 27, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 179.54. Of 5,729 US stocks that traded, 1,961 rose and 1,431 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 179.54
How big a move#10,404of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,291price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,961of 5,729; 1,431 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | +8.3% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +6.9% |
| Houston Pipe Line Co | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | -3.6% |
| Apple (AAPL) | -2.8% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | -2.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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