The stock market on August 16, 1985
August 16, 1985, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.62% to close at 186.10. Of 5,721 US stocks that traded, 1,118 rose and 2,223 fell.
The S&P 500-0.62%closed at 186.10
How big a move#10,443of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,140price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,118of 5,721; 2,223 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for7stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PanEnergy (PEL) | +4.8% |
| Transco Energy (E) | +3.3% |
| Pan Am Corp | +3.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Entergy (ETR) | -14.1% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -4.0% |
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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