The stock market on February 12, 1987
February 12, 1987, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.69% to close at 275.62. Of 6,062 US stocks that traded, 2,056 rose and 1,873 fell.
The S&P 500-0.69%closed at 275.62
How big a move#9,388of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,795price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,056of 6,062; 1,873 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Charming Shoppes Inc (CHRS) | +8.0% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +7.6% |
| Carter-Wallace (CAR) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| First Executive Corp (FEXC) | -6.7% |
| Home Shopping Network | -6.4% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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