The stock market on October 8, 1986
October 8, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.97% to close at 236.68. Of 5,977 US stocks that traded, 1,965 rose and 1,701 fell.
The S&P 500+0.97%closed at 236.68
How big a move#6,309of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,255price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,965of 5,977; 1,701 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | +15.7% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +10.0% |
| Harcourt General (H) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -2.9% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | -2.9% |
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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