The stock market on April 15, 1987
April 15, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.89% to close at 284.44. Of 6,134 US stocks that traded, 2,546 rose and 1,551 fell.
The S&P 500+1.89%closed at 284.44
How big a move#1,884of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,709price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,546of 6,134; 1,551 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Svc Cp Intl (SRV) | +13.0% |
| Comdisco Holding Co Inc (CDCO) | +9.3% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +8.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | -11.1% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -10.8% |
| Campbell Red Lake Mines (CRK) | -7.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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