The stock market on February 6, 1986
February 6, 1986, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.24% to close at 213.47. Of 5,705 US stocks that traded, 2,073 rose and 1,531 fell.
The S&P 500+0.24%closed at 213.47
How big a move#17,995of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,609price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,073of 5,705; 1,531 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +7.2% |
| Caliber System (CBB) | +6.9% |
| General Mills (GIS) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Target (TGT) | -6.9% |
| Intel (INTC) | -5.5% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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