The stock market on October 24, 1986
October 24, 1986, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 238.26. Of 5,995 US stocks that traded, 1,839 rose and 1,889 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 238.26
How big a move#13,821of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,233price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,839of 5,995; 1,889 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Usg Corp. (USG) | +6.4% |
| CMS Energy (CMS) | +5.4% |
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -5.7% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -5.3% |
| ConocoPhillips (P) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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