The stock market on December 4, 1985
December 4, 1985, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.68% to close at 204.23. Of 5,739 US stocks that traded, 2,537 rose and 1,159 fell.
The S&P 500+1.68%closed at 204.23
How big a move#2,437of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,772price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,537of 5,739; 1,159 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Rhone-Poulenc Rorer (RPR) | +8.3% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +8.2% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +8.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ames Dept Stores Inc (AMESQ) | -2.8% |
| Cabot Corporation (CBT) | -2.8% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -2.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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