The stock market on April 1, 1986
April 1, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.57% to close at 235.14. Of 5,739 US stocks that traded, 1,410 rose and 2,508 fell.
The S&P 500-1.57%closed at 235.14
How big a move#2,777of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,276price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,410of 5,739; 2,508 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Shoney's Inc | +7.6% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | +5.0% |
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Computervision Corp (CVN) | -17.9% |
| Coastal | -12.7% |
| Norstar Bancorp Inc (NOR) | -8.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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