The stock market on September 2, 1986
September 2, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.74% to close at 248.52. Of 5,941 US stocks that traded, 1,360 rose and 2,519 fell.
The S&P 500-1.74%closed at 248.52
How big a move#2,249of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,100price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,360of 5,941; 2,519 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +9.3% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | +8.4% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | +8.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dow Jones (DJ) | -6.8% |
| Hershey (HSY) | -6.2% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | -6.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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