The stock market on May 19, 1986
May 19, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.19% to close at 233.20. Of 5,787 US stocks that traded, 1,641 rose and 1,984 fell.
The S&P 500+0.19%closed at 233.20
How big a move#19,344of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,304price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,641of 5,787; 1,984 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +10.6% |
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | +6.5% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| UST Inc. (UST) | -6.6% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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