The stock market on April 7, 1986
April 7, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 228.63. Of 5,743 US stocks that traded, 1,319 rose and 2,425 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 228.63
How big a move#23,948of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,370price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,319of 5,743; 2,425 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +6.3% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | +5.7% |
| Becton Dickinson (BDX) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | -7.0% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -5.5% |
| North American Philips | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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