The stock market on October 29, 1986
October 29, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.70% to close at 240.94. Of 5,994 US stocks that traded, 2,131 rose and 1,589 fell.
The S&P 500+0.70%closed at 240.94
How big a move#9,255of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,198price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,131of 5,994; 1,589 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BankAmerica Corp. | +13.5% |
| Lowe's (LOW) | +12.6% |
| Hutton (E.F.) Group (EFH) | +10.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -9.0% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -5.0% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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