The stock market on May 22, 1985
May 22, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.57% to close at 188.56. Of 5,712 US stocks that traded, 1,244 rose and 2,249 fell.
The S&P 500-0.57%closed at 188.56
How big a move#11,245of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,086price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,244of 5,712; 2,249 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fort James (FJ) | +4.9% |
| Sterling Drug (STY) | +4.5% |
| Eckerd (ECK) | +4.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Avnet (AVT) | -4.7% |
| DSC Communications (DIGI) | -4.6% |
| NiSource (NI) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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