The stock market on June 17, 1986
June 17, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.72% to close at 244.35. Of 5,843 US stocks that traded, 1,552 rose and 2,234 fell.
The S&P 500-0.72%closed at 244.35
How big a move#8,973of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,153price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,552of 5,843; 2,234 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | +8.3% |
| Safeway (SWY) | +5.5% |
| Gillette (G) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CMS Energy (CMS) | -8.4% |
| Intel (INTC) | -5.3% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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