The stock market on May 11, 1987
May 11, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.61% to close at 291.57. Of 6,161 US stocks that traded, 1,888 rose and 2,050 fell.
The S&P 500-0.61%closed at 291.57
How big a move#10,537of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,642price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,888of 6,161; 2,050 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texaco (TX) | +7.0% |
| Svc Cp Intl (SRV) | +4.0% |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHB) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -7.0% |
| ConocoPhillips (P) | -5.9% |
| Baxter International (BAX) | -5.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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