The stock market on November 18, 1986
November 18, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.64% to close at 236.78. Of 6,003 US stocks that traded, 911 rose and 3,057 fell.
The S&P 500-2.64%closed at 236.78
How big a move#906of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,254price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose911of 6,003; 3,057 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | +5.1% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | +2.5% |
| Citizens Commun -ser B Old (CZN) | +2.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gillette (G) | -10.8% |
| Harris (HRS) | -10.6% |
| Kroger (KR) | -9.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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