The stock market on February 18, 1986
February 18, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.22% to close at 222.45. Of 5,718 US stocks that traded, 2,342 rose and 1,403 fell.
The S&P 500+1.22%closed at 222.45
How big a move#4,410of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,463price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,342of 5,718; 1,403 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Celanese Corp-Old (CZ) | +7.5% |
| American Standard (TT) | +6.9% |
| PPL Corporation (PPL) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | -3.9% |
| Txu Gas Co | -3.8% |
| Coastal | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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