The stock market on April 3, 1985
April 3, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to close at 179.11. Of 5,723 US stocks that traded, 1,174 rose and 2,129 fell.
The S&P 500-0.79%closed at 179.11
How big a move#8,173of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,301price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,174of 5,723; 2,129 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | +13.3% |
| Fluor (FLR) | +4.6% |
| Mgm/Ua Home Entertainment Gp (HEG) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| USLIFE Corporation (USH) | -5.6% |
| TRW Inc. (TRW) | -5.4% |
| Southern New Eng Telecomm (SNG) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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