The stock market on May 5, 1986
May 5, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.25% to close at 237.73. Of 5,750 US stocks that traded, 2,277 rose and 1,416 fell.
The S&P 500+1.25%closed at 237.73
How big a move#4,266of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,241price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,277of 5,750; 1,416 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Sperry (SY) | +18.2% |
| Charming Shoppes Inc (CHRS) | +14.8% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +10.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Petrie Stores Liquidation Tr | -5.4% |
| Eex Corp (EEX) | -2.7% |
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | -2.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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