The stock market on March 26, 1987
March 26, 1987, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.18% to close at 300.93. Of 6,108 US stocks that traded, 2,128 rose and 1,887 fell.
The S&P 500+0.18%closed at 300.93
How big a move#19,531of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,560price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,128of 6,108; 1,887 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| BP p.l.c. (BP) | +10.0% |
| Macy's (M) | +5.8% |
| Sysco (SYY) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | -6.9% |
| Home Shopping Network | -6.6% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -4.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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