The stock market on March 30, 1987
March 30, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.34% to close at 289.20. Of 6,121 US stocks that traded, 766 rose and 3,664 fell.
The S&P 500-2.34%closed at 289.20
How big a move#1,195of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,664price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose766of 6,121; 3,664 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wendy's International Inc (WEN) | +6.5% |
| Burns Intl Services Corp (BOR) | +6.5% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Price Co (PCLB) | -7.8% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -7.5% |
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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