The stock market on October 27, 1986
October 27, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.21% to close at 238.77. Of 5,999 US stocks that traded, 1,794 rose and 1,985 fell.
The S&P 500+0.21%closed at 238.77
How big a move#18,650of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,227price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,794of 5,999; 1,985 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ames Dept Stores Inc (AMESQ) | +11.8% |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) | +9.3% |
| Beverly Enterprises (BEV) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | -7.3% |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | -5.3% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | -4.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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