The stock market on May 16, 1986
May 16, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.71% to close at 232.76. Of 5,780 US stocks that traded, 1,508 rose and 2,093 fell.
The S&P 500-0.71%closed at 232.76
How big a move#9,096of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,310price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,508of 5,780; 2,093 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | +6.7% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +4.2% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +3.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | -8.7% |
| Gould Inc (GLD) | -8.3% |
| Dillard's (DDS) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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