The stock market on November 6, 1985
November 6, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.20% to close at 192.76. Of 5,723 US stocks that traded, 1,913 rose and 1,506 fell.
The S&P 500+0.20%closed at 192.76
How big a move#18,961of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,997price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,913of 5,723; 1,506 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +10.7% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +6.5% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | -6.1% |
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -3.1% |
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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