The stock market on December 8, 1986
December 8, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.00% to close at 251.16. Of 6,028 US stocks that traded, 1,442 rose and 2,330 fell.
The S&P 500-0.00%closed at 251.16
How big a move#24,432of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,067price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,442of 6,028; 2,330 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +6.4% |
| Charming Shoppes Inc (CHRS) | +4.7% |
| Verizon Communications (BEL) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Broadway Stores Inc (BWY) | -11.0% |
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | -5.9% |
| US Airways Group (U) | -4.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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