The stock market on January 8, 1986
January 8, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.73% to close at 207.97. Of 5,725 US stocks that traded, 1,289 rose and 2,469 fell.
The S&P 500-2.73%closed at 207.97
How big a move#839of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,704price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,289of 5,725; 2,469 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mesa Inc (MXP.) | +3.9% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +3.0% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +2.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -10.2% |
| Beatrice Cos Inc | -8.5% |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | -7.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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