The stock market on October 10, 1986
October 10, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at 235.48. Of 5,984 US stocks that traded, 1,760 rose and 1,834 fell.
The S&P 500-0.16%closed at 235.48
How big a move#20,300of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,272price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,760of 5,984; 1,834 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Medical Int'l (AMI) | +8.2% |
| Charming Shoppes Inc (CHRS) | +5.2% |
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS.) | -5.5% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.0% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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