The stock market on July 28, 1986
July 28, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.75% to close at 236.01. Of 5,909 US stocks that traded, 983 rose and 2,924 fell.
The S&P 500-1.75%closed at 236.01
How big a move#2,222of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,264price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose983of 5,909; 2,924 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +8.2% |
| Safeway (SWY) | +7.5% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +5.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Maytag (MYG) | -7.4% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | -7.1% |
| Sears Roebuck (S) | -6.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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