The stock market on July 31, 1985
July 31, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.52% to close at 190.92. Of 5,714 US stocks that traded, 1,985 rose and 1,476 fell.
The S&P 500+0.52%closed at 190.92
How big a move#12,114of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,035price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,985of 5,714; 1,476 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dillard's (DDS) | +5.9% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +5.8% |
| Cordant Technologies Inc (CDD) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Entergy (ETR) | -15.2% |
| Big Three Industries | -4.5% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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