The stock market on August 22, 1985
August 22, 1985, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 187.36. Of 5,711 US stocks that traded, 1,326 rose and 2,104 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 187.36
How big a move#6,458of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,112price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,326of 5,711; 2,104 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eckerd (ECK) | +16.2% |
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +4.0% |
| Blockbuster (BBI) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| RiteAid (RAD) | -6.3% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -5.6% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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