The stock market on July 29, 1985
July 29, 1985, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.46% to close at 189.60. Of 5,716 US stocks that traded, 1,022 rose and 2,612 fell.
The S&P 500-1.46%closed at 189.60
How big a move#3,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,063price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,022of 5,716; 2,612 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +3.5% |
| Colgate-Palmolive (CL) | +3.3% |
| Unocal Exploration Corp (UXC) | +2.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Beverly Enterprises (BEV) | -6.8% |
| Portland General Corp (PGN) | -6.8% |
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | -5.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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