The stock market on May 30, 1986
May 30, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 247.35. Of 5,801 US stocks that traded, 1,972 rose and 1,740 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 247.35
How big a move#17,616of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,115price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,972of 5,801; 1,740 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| UST Inc. (UST) | +7.6% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | +6.8% |
| Delhaize America Inc | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Chrysler Corp (C) | -4.5% |
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | -4.4% |
| RiteAid (RAD) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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