The stock market on February 19, 1986
February 19, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.21% to close at 219.76. Of 5,718 US stocks that traded, 1,619 rose and 2,131 fell.
The S&P 500-1.21%closed at 219.76
How big a move#4,501of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,506price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,619of 5,718; 2,131 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Torchmark Cp (TMK) | +6.2% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +5.5% |
| UnumProvident (PVT..) | +5.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -6.0% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -5.5% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | -5.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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