The stock market on July 15, 1987
July 15, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.08% to close at 310.42. Of 6,276 US stocks that traded, 1,953 rose and 1,946 fell.
The S&P 500-0.08%closed at 310.42
How big a move#22,333of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,482price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,953of 6,276; 1,946 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Texaco (TX) | +8.0% |
| Northrop Grumman (NOC) | +6.3% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +4.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | -4.3% |
| Continental Airlines | -4.2% |
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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