The stock market on April 2, 1985
April 2, 1985, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.41% to close at 180.53. Of 5,724 US stocks that traded, 1,473 rose and 1,892 fell.
The S&P 500-0.41%closed at 180.53
How big a move#14,184of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,268price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,473of 5,724; 1,892 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +6.2% |
| Paramount Communications Inc (PCI) | +4.0% |
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Apollo Computer Inc (APCI.) | -7.6% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | -6.1% |
| Enron (ENRNQ) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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