The stock market on February 20, 1987
February 20, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 285.48. Of 6,077 US stocks that traded, 1,999 rose and 1,941 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 285.48
How big a move#23,820of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,699price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,999of 6,077; 1,941 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +9.8% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +8.8% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -9.2% |
| Unum Group (UNM) | -6.5% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | -6.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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