The stock market on November 19, 1985
November 19, 1985, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.02% to close at 198.67. Of 5,728 US stocks that traded, 2,000 rose and 1,620 fell.
The S&P 500-0.02%closed at 198.67
How big a move#24,086of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,878price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,000of 5,728; 1,620 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +15.3% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +8.5% |
| Viacomcbs Inc (VIAC) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texaco (TX) | -7.6% |
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -6.2% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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