The stock market on August 8, 1986
August 8, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.07% to close at 236.88. Of 5,905 US stocks that traded, 1,743 rose and 1,833 fell.
The S&P 500-0.07%closed at 236.88
How big a move#22,847of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,252price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,743of 5,905; 1,833 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | +9.0% |
| Intel (INTC) | +8.6% |
| Textron (TXT) | +7.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | -6.0% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | -5.1% |
| Transco Energy (E) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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