The stock market on October 25, 1985
October 25, 1985, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.52% to close at 187.52. Of 5,731 US stocks that traded, 1,427 rose and 1,925 fell.
The S&P 500-0.52%closed at 187.52
How big a move#12,129of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$4,108price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,427of 5,731; 1,925 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | +3.4% |
| Ambase Corp (ABCP) | +3.4% |
| Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -5.3% |
| Harris (HRS) | -5.1% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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