The stock market on September 24, 1985
September 24, 1985, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.91% to close at 182.62. Of 5,707 US stocks that traded, 1,318 rose and 2,186 fell.
The S&P 500-0.91%closed at 182.62
How big a move#6,824of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,219price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,318of 5,707; 2,186 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| General Foods Corp | +19.6% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +10.1% |
| Paramount Communications Inc (PCI) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Litton Industries (LIT) | -7.5% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -6.9% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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