The stock market on March 25, 1986
March 25, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to close at 234.72. Of 5,746 US stocks that traded, 1,470 rose and 2,271 fell.
The S&P 500-0.26%closed at 234.72
How big a move#17,479of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,282price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,470of 5,746; 2,271 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +7.8% |
| Ashland (ASH) | +7.8% |
| Chesebrough Ponds (CBM) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| UnumProvident (PVT..) | -5.3% |
| Dun & Bradstreet Holdngs Inc (DNB) | -4.6% |
| Kaisertech Ltd | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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