The stock market on May 8, 1986
May 8, 1986, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.44% to close at 237.13. Of 5,766 US stocks that traded, 2,234 rose and 1,428 fell.
The S&P 500+0.44%closed at 237.13
How big a move#13,482of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,249price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,234of 5,766; 1,428 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harris (HRS) | +7.7% |
| Bausch & Lomb (BOL) | +5.8% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| H&R Block (HRB) | -6.5% |
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -5.6% |
| Winn-Dixie Stores (WIN) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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