The stock market on September 25, 1986
September 25, 1986, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.88% to close at 231.83. Of 5,967 US stocks that traded, 1,184 rose and 2,640 fell.
The S&P 500-1.88%closed at 231.83
How big a move#1,902of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,323price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,184of 5,967; 2,640 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | +14.3% |
| Texas Commerce Bancshares (TCB) | +10.2% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Hewlett-Packard (HWP) | -8.9% |
| Con-way (CNF) | -5.0% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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