The stock market on February 27, 1987
February 27, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.44% to close at 284.20. Of 6,087 US stocks that traded, 2,223 rose and 1,638 fell.
The S&P 500+0.44%closed at 284.20
How big a move#13,599of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,711price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,223of 6,087; 1,638 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Subaru Of America (SBRU) | +7.5% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +7.3% |
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | -6.6% |
| New York Times (NYT) | -4.5% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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