The stock market on January 17, 1986
January 17, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.35% to close at 208.43. Of 5,719 US stocks that traded, 1,988 rose and 1,628 fell.
The S&P 500-0.35%closed at 208.43
How big a move#15,329of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,696price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,988of 5,719; 1,628 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| DirecTV (GMH) | +9.2% |
| Corning (GLW) | +6.2% |
| Bethlehem Steel | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| U S Healthcare Inc (USHC) | -9.4% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | -6.1% |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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