The stock market on July 29, 1986
July 29, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.62% to close at 234.55. Of 5,903 US stocks that traded, 1,224 rose and 2,587 fell.
The S&P 500-0.62%closed at 234.55
How big a move#10,457of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,285price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,224of 5,903; 2,587 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Eex Corp (EEX) | +5.8% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +5.1% |
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | -6.6% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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