The stock market on May 18, 1987
May 18, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.27% to close at 286.65. Of 6,174 US stocks that traded, 1,155 rose and 3,007 fell.
The S&P 500-0.27%closed at 286.65
How big a move#17,193of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,688price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,155of 6,174; 3,007 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (HBJ) | +52.9% |
| Macmillan (MLL) | +5.8% |
| Hca Hosp Cp Of Amer -cl A (HCA) | +5.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | -9.7% |
| US Airways Group (U) | -5.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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