The stock market on August 27, 1986
August 27, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% to close at 253.30. Of 5,934 US stocks that traded, 1,847 rose and 1,865 fell.
The S&P 500+0.18%closed at 253.30
How big a move#19,556of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,042price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,847of 5,934; 1,865 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Home Shopping Network | +12.0% |
| American National Insurance Company (ANAT) | +11.9% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +5.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -4.8% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | -4.4% |
| Air Products & Chem. (APD) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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