The stock market on December 22, 1986
December 22, 1986, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.39% to close at 248.75. Of 6,050 US stocks that traded, 1,406 rose and 2,388 fell.
The S&P 500-0.39%closed at 248.75
How big a move#14,537of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,097price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,406of 6,050; 2,388 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for10stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +7.6% |
| Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea (GAPTQ) | +5.9% |
| Txu Gas Co | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | -4.2% |
| CVS Health (CVS) | -4.2% |
| Toys R Us (TOY) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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