The stock market on December 15, 1986
December 15, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.35% to close at 248.21. Of 6,042 US stocks that traded, 1,447 rose and 2,411 fell.
The S&P 500+0.35%closed at 248.21
How big a move#15,458of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,104price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,447of 6,042; 2,411 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Price Co (PCLB) | +7.0% |
| First Interstate Bancorp (I) | +5.5% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Beneficial (BNL) | -9.2% |
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | -4.5% |
| Beverly Enterprises (BEV) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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