The stock market on June 24, 1987
June 24, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.51% to close at 306.86. Of 6,245 US stocks that traded, 1,730 rose and 2,183 fell.
The S&P 500-0.51%closed at 306.86
How big a move#12,305of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,511price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,730of 6,245; 2,183 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Home Shopping Network | +7.9% |
| MCI Communications (MCIC.) | +5.0% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +3.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Wang Labs Inc (WANG) | -4.4% |
| Target (TGT) | -4.0% |
| Macy's (M) | -3.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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