The stock market on July 22, 1987
July 22, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to close at 308.47. Of 6,284 US stocks that traded, 1,742 rose and 2,193 fell.
The S&P 500-0.03%closed at 308.47
How big a move#23,956of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,498price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,742of 6,284; 2,193 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transamerica (TA) | +8.9% |
| Sears Holdings (SHLDQ) | +6.9% |
| Armco Inc (AS.) | +6.7% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Amerada Hess (AHC) | -4.6% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -4.5% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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