The stock market on May 16, 1985
May 16, 1985, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.61% to close at 185.66. Of 5,717 US stocks that traded, 1,967 rose and 1,372 fell.
The S&P 500+0.61%closed at 185.66
How big a move#10,649of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,150price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,967of 5,717; 1,372 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Apple (AAPL) | +6.9% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | +5.0% |
| Providian Corp (PVN) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tribune (TRB) | -4.2% |
| City Investing Co (CNV) | -4.1% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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