The stock market on July 2, 1986
July 2, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at 252.70. Of 5,871 US stocks that traded, 2,030 rose and 1,751 fell.
The S&P 500+0.26%closed at 252.70
How big a move#17,413of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,049price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,030of 5,871; 1,751 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +8.6% |
| Unisys (UIS) | +8.2% |
| ITT Industries (IIN) | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eex Corp (EEX) | -5.1% |
| Delhaize America Inc | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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