The stock market on January 22, 1986
January 22, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.12% to close at 203.49. Of 5,722 US stocks that traded, 1,318 rose and 2,275 fell.
The S&P 500-1.12%closed at 203.49
How big a move#5,092of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,786price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,318of 5,722; 2,275 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | +7.4% |
| NL Industries, Inc. (NL) | +6.4% |
| Union Carbide | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -6.7% |
| Blockbuster (BBI) | -6.4% |
| Chemical Banking Corporation (CMB) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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