The stock market on April 22, 1986
April 22, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.95% to close at 242.42. Of 5,752 US stocks that traded, 1,618 rose and 2,173 fell.
The S&P 500-0.95%closed at 242.42
How big a move#6,503of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,178price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,618of 5,752; 2,173 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | +8.0% |
| Ames Dept Stores Inc (AMESQ) | +6.5% |
| Litton Industries (LIT) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Union Carbide | -6.5% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -6.2% |
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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