The stock market on July 20, 1987
July 20, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 1.02% to close at 311.39. Of 6,287 US stocks that traded, 1,507 rose and 2,550 fell.
The S&P 500-1.02%closed at 311.39
How big a move#5,889of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,474price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,507of 6,287; 2,550 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| PepsiAmericas (WH) | +6.9% |
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +4.5% |
| Textron (TXT) | +4.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| CMS Energy (CMS) | -7.3% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -6.5% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -6.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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