The stock market on July 24, 1985
July 24, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 191.58. Of 5,709 US stocks that traded, 1,428 rose and 2,146 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 191.58
How big a move#12,380of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,021price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,428of 5,709; 2,146 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +8.0% |
| ITT Industries (IIN) | +5.7% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| USF&G Corporation (United States Fidelity & Guaranty) (FG) | -5.6% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | -5.4% |
| Wachovia Corp. (WB) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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