The stock market on March 11, 1987
March 11, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.19% to close at 290.31. Of 6,093 US stocks that traded, 2,125 rose and 1,834 fell.
The S&P 500-0.19%closed at 290.31
How big a move#19,342of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,654price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,125of 6,093; 1,834 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Loral (LOR) | +6.5% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +5.6% |
| Himont Inc (HMT) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Home Shopping Network | -19.1% |
| Continental Airlines | -5.4% |
| Baker Hughes (BHI) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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