The stock market on April 29, 1985
April 29, 1985, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.85% to close at 180.63. Of 5,717 US stocks that traded, 1,070 rose and 2,316 fell.
The S&P 500-0.85%closed at 180.63
How big a move#7,442of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,265price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,070of 5,717; 2,316 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) | +9.9% |
| Mobil Corporation (MOB) | +3.3% |
| Nalco Chemical Co (NLC) | +2.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -6.0% |
| Apollo Computer Inc (APCI.) | -5.6% |
| Loews (LTR) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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