The stock market on December 23, 1986
December 23, 1986, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.97% to close at 246.34. Of 6,043 US stocks that traded, 1,206 rose and 2,713 fell.
The S&P 500-0.97%closed at 246.34
How big a move#6,303of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,127price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,206of 6,043; 2,713 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Anadarko Petroleum (APC) | +5.8% |
| Viad Corp (VVI) | +5.8% |
| FTI Consulting (FCN) | +3.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | -6.2% |
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | -5.7% |
| U S Shoe Corp (USR) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ December 22, 1986 · Every December 23 · December 24, 1986 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.