The stock market on September 10, 1986
September 10, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.25% to close at 247.06. Of 5,942 US stocks that traded, 1,384 rose and 2,413 fell.
The S&P 500-0.25%closed at 247.06
How big a move#17,808of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,118price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,384of 5,942; 2,413 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Gerber Products (GEB) | +12.7% |
| Viacomcbs Inc (VIAC) | +7.4% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Home Shopping Network | -12.7% |
| Energy East (NEG) | -6.9% |
| Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (HBJ) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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