The stock market on April 23, 1986
April 23, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% to close at 241.75. Of 5,755 US stocks that traded, 1,520 rose and 2,274 fell.
The S&P 500-0.28%closed at 241.75
How big a move#17,083of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,187price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,520of 5,755; 2,274 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | +14.0% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +5.7% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ames Dept Stores Inc (AMESQ) | -6.9% |
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | -5.4% |
| Cch Inc -cl A (CCHIA) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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