The stock market on April 24, 1985
April 24, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.21% to close at 182.26. Of 5,722 US stocks that traded, 1,645 rose and 1,688 fell.
The S&P 500+0.21%closed at 182.26
How big a move#18,788of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,227price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,645of 5,722; 1,688 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) (ARC) | +7.2% |
| Chubb (CB) | +6.6% |
| Coastal | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -5.1% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | -4.8% |
| Txu Gas Co | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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