The stock market on April 28, 1986
April 28, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.33% to close at 243.08. Of 5,756 US stocks that traded, 1,722 rose and 2,004 fell.
The S&P 500+0.33%closed at 243.08
How big a move#15,953of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,169price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,722of 5,756; 2,004 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Molson Coors Brewing (RKY) | +6.4% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +5.4% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gerber Products (GEB) | -6.3% |
| UST Inc. (UST) | -5.3% |
| PNM Resources, Inc. (Holding Co.) (PNM) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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