The stock market on May 8, 1987
May 8, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.45% to close at 293.37. Of 6,159 US stocks that traded, 1,893 rose and 1,978 fell.
The S&P 500-0.45%closed at 293.37
How big a move#13,289of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,626price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,893of 6,159; 1,978 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Compaq Computer (CPQ) | +7.8% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +7.0% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| GenCorp (GY) | -11.9% |
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -3.9% |
| Intergraph Corp (INGR.) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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