The stock market on August 6, 1986
August 6, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 236.84. Of 5,896 US stocks that traded, 1,551 rose and 2,169 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 236.84
How big a move#22,467of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,253price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,551of 5,896; 2,169 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transco Energy (E) | +14.3% |
| Walter (jim) Corp (JWC.) | +7.0% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +6.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | -8.1% |
| Dana (DAN) | -6.3% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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