The stock market on April 22, 1987
April 22, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.01% to close at 287.19. Of 6,136 US stocks that traded, 1,709 rose and 2,234 fell.
The S&P 500-2.01%closed at 287.19
How big a move#1,672of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,683price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,709of 6,136; 2,234 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Supermarkets Gen Hldg -cl A | +11.6% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +6.8% |
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | -8.0% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | -6.9% |
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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