The stock market on May 8, 1985
May 8, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 180.62. Of 5,721 US stocks that traded, 1,630 rose and 1,679 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 180.62
How big a move#22,547of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,265price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,630of 5,721; 1,679 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +5.8% |
| Noram Energy Corp | +5.6% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texaco (TX) | -4.2% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -3.9% |
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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