The stock market on July 17, 1985
July 17, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.48% to close at 195.65. Of 5,702 US stocks that traded, 2,125 rose and 1,487 fell.
The S&P 500+0.48%closed at 195.65
How big a move#12,842of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,938price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,125of 5,702; 1,487 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +6.5% |
| FedEx (FDX) | +6.1% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +4.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Nicor Gas (GAS) | -6.8% |
| United Technologies (UTX) | -4.8% |
| Williams (WMB) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ July 16, 1985 · Every July 17 · July 18, 1985 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.