The stock market on March 16, 1987
March 16, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.57% to close at 288.23. Of 6,097 US stocks that traded, 1,574 rose and 2,403 fell.
The S&P 500-0.57%closed at 288.23
How big a move#11,178of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,673price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,574of 6,097; 2,403 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Alexander & Alexander (AAL) | +5.9% |
| American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) | +4.7% |
| Marathon Oil (MRO) | +4.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -6.0% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.8% |
| Alexander/Baldwn (ALEX) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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