The stock market on October 15, 1986
October 15, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.46% to close at 238.80. Of 5,985 US stocks that traded, 2,359 rose and 1,401 fell.
The S&P 500+1.46%closed at 238.80
How big a move#3,253of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,226price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,359of 5,985; 1,401 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +9.4% |
| Champion International (CHA) | +7.5% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Golden West Financial (GDW) | -4.6% |
| Time Warner (TWX) | -4.1% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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