The stock market on April 21, 1986
April 21, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 244.74. Of 5,753 US stocks that traded, 2,157 rose and 1,624 fell.
The S&P 500+0.97%closed at 244.74
How big a move#6,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,148price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,157of 5,753; 1,624 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | +7.0% |
| Comdisco Holding Co Inc (CDCO) | +6.7% |
| Marsh & McLennan (MMC) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Duquesne Light Holdings Inc (DQE) | -24.8% |
| Walker (hiram) Resources Ltd (HWR.) | -5.0% |
| Tyson Foods (TSN) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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