The stock market on February 25, 1986
February 25, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 223.79. Of 5,723 US stocks that traded, 1,729 rose and 1,975 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 223.79
How big a move#17,834of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,443price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,729of 5,723; 1,975 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BankAmerica Corp. | +7.8% |
| Torchmark Cp (TMK) | +5.6% |
| Eex Corp (EEX) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Delta Air Lines (DAL) | -5.5% |
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -4.7% |
| Monsanto (MTC) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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