The stock market on October 17, 1986
October 17, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.29% to close at 238.84. Of 5,986 US stocks that traded, 1,722 rose and 2,075 fell.
The S&P 500-0.29%closed at 238.84
How big a move#16,812of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,226price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,722of 5,986; 2,075 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +8.5% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | +7.8% |
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DirecTV (GMH) | -5.2% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | -4.7% |
| E-systems Inc. (ESY) | -4.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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