The stock market on August 10, 1987
August 10, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.55% to close at 328.00. Of 6,306 US stocks that traded, 2,435 rose and 1,627 fell.
The S&P 500+1.55%closed at 328.00
How big a move#2,884of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,349price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,435of 6,306; 1,627 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | +7.2% |
| Torchmark Cp (TMK) | +7.2% |
| Unum Group (UNM) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -5.0% |
| Corning (GLW) | -2.9% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -2.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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