The stock market on October 24, 1985
October 24, 1985, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.31% to close at 188.50. Of 5,730 US stocks that traded, 1,742 rose and 1,690 fell.
The S&P 500-0.31%closed at 188.50
How big a move#16,265of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,087price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,742of 5,730; 1,690 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +10.9% |
| Texas Oil & Gas (TXO) | +6.2% |
| Columbia Energy Group | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| McDonnell Douglas (MD) | -5.6% |
| Williams (WMB) | -4.3% |
| Marathon Oil (MRO) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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