The stock market on May 22, 1986
May 22, 1986, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 1.98% to close at 240.12. Of 5,794 US stocks that traded, 2,502 rose and 1,287 fell.
The S&P 500+1.98%closed at 240.12
How big a move#1,709of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,208price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,502of 5,794; 1,287 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Loral (LOR) | +8.5% |
| Macfrugals Bargains (MFI) | +8.3% |
| Masco (MAS) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ambase Corp (ABCP) | -2.6% |
| Viacomcbs Inc (VIAC) | -2.4% |
| Data General Corp (DGN.) | -2.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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