The stock market on February 26, 1986
February 26, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.11% to close at 224.04. Of 5,721 US stocks that traded, 1,887 rose and 1,715 fell.
The S&P 500+0.11%closed at 224.04
How big a move#21,509of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,439price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,887of 5,721; 1,715 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Warner-Lambert (WLA) | +8.6% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +7.2% |
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| ConocoPhillips (P) | -7.1% |
| Dome Mines (DM) | -6.1% |
| Albertsons (ABS) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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