The stock market on April 13, 1987
April 13, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.35% to close at 285.62. Of 6,133 US stocks that traded, 952 rose and 3,206 fell.
The S&P 500-2.35%closed at 285.62
How big a move#1,186of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,697price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose952of 6,133; 3,206 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Dome Mines (DM) | +12.3% |
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | +10.3% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pennzoil (PZE) | -16.5% |
| Texaco (TX) | -10.6% |
| American Standard (TT) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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