The stock market on February 24, 1986
February 24, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.12% to close at 224.34. Of 5,724 US stocks that traded, 1,793 rose and 1,982 fell.
The S&P 500-0.12%closed at 224.34
How big a move#21,141of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,434price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,793of 5,724; 1,982 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| ConocoPhillips (P) | +6.2% |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | +5.5% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) | -7.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | -5.2% |
| Computervision Corp (CVN) | -5.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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