The stock market on May 1, 1987
May 1, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.11% to close at 288.03. Of 6,146 US stocks that traded, 1,869 rose and 2,068 fell.
The S&P 500-0.11%closed at 288.03
How big a move#21,443of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,675price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,869of 6,146; 2,068 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ford Motor (F) | +7.7% |
| Loral (LOR) | +6.3% |
| ConocoPhillips (P) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | -4.4% |
| Entergy (ETR) | -4.3% |
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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