The stock market on August 14, 1987
August 14, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.20% to close at 333.99. Of 6,318 US stocks that traded, 1,889 rose and 2,108 fell.
The S&P 500-0.20%closed at 333.99
How big a move#19,119of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,307price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,889of 6,318; 2,108 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Transamerica (TA) | +8.1% |
| State Street Corp. (STT) | +6.8% |
| Sonoco Products (SON) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Battle Mountain Gold Co (BMG) | -5.3% |
| Newmont Gold Co (NGC) | -5.0% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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