The stock market on December 24, 1986
December 24, 1986, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.17% to close at 246.75. Of 6,041 US stocks that traded, 2,153 rose and 1,495 fell.
The S&P 500+0.17%closed at 246.75
How big a move#19,991of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,122price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,153of 6,041; 1,495 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ich Corp (ICHP) | +6.0% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +5.1% |
| Echlin (ECH) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | -5.5% |
| Tambrands Inc (TMB) | -4.4% |
| Home Shopping Network | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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