The stock market on April 24, 1987
April 24, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.85% to close at 281.52. Of 6,143 US stocks that traded, 1,228 rose and 2,796 fell.
The S&P 500-1.85%closed at 281.52
How big a move#1,980of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,737price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,228of 6,143; 2,796 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | +5.6% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +3.5% |
| Burlington Industries Equity | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Cray Research (CYR) | -7.9% |
| R.R. Donnelley & Sons (DNY) | -5.8% |
| Chemical Waste Management (CHW) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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