The stock market on January 2, 1986
January 2, 1986, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.80% to close at 209.59. Of 5,733 US stocks that traded, 1,947 rose and 1,835 fell.
The S&P 500-0.80%closed at 209.59
How big a move#8,030of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,676price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,947of 5,733; 1,835 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Revco D.S. (RXR) | +4.9% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | +4.7% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| G-I Holdings Inc | -9.8% |
| M G M U A Entertainment (MGM) | -5.8% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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