The stock market on January 29, 1986
January 29, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.23% to close at 210.29. Of 5,721 US stocks that traded, 1,818 rose and 1,843 fell.
The S&P 500+0.23%closed at 210.29
How big a move#18,278of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,664price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,818of 5,721; 1,843 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ambase Corp (ABCP) | +7.8% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +7.8% |
| Apple (AAPL) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | -7.1% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | -5.2% |
| YRC Worldwide (YELL) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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