The stock market on December 3, 1986
December 3, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.06% to close at 253.85. Of 6,025 US stocks that traded, 1,903 rose and 1,926 fell.
The S&P 500-0.06%closed at 253.85
How big a move#23,106of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,035price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,903of 6,025; 1,926 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +9.6% |
| Maxus Energy (MXS) | +8.3% |
| Wheelabrator Technologies (WTI) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | -6.3% |
| Pillsbury Co | -6.1% |
| Eex Corp (EEX) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 2, 1986 · Every December 3 · December 4, 1986 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.