The stock market on January 20, 1986
January 20, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 207.53. Of 5,722 US stocks that traded, 1,474 rose and 2,063 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 207.53
How big a move#13,715of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,712price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,474of 5,722; 2,063 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Allied Stores | +6.9% |
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | +4.2% |
| Mca Inc. (MCA) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | -5.4% |
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | -5.3% |
| Squibb Corp. (SQB) | -3.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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