The stock market on July 8, 1987
July 8, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.29% to close at 308.29. Of 6,270 US stocks that traded, 1,976 rose and 1,952 fell.
The S&P 500+0.29%closed at 308.29
How big a move#16,784of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,499price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,976of 6,270; 1,952 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +8.3% |
| Lockheed Martin (LMT) | +6.5% |
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caliber System (CBB) | -5.5% |
| Apple (AAPL) | -5.1% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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