The stock market on August 24, 1987
August 24, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.77% to close at 333.33. Of 6,331 US stocks that traded, 1,669 rose and 2,419 fell.
The S&P 500-0.77%closed at 333.33
How big a move#8,440of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,311price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,669of 6,331; 2,419 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | +7.8% |
| Comdisco Holding Co Inc (CDCO) | +6.3% |
| Quantum Chemical (CUE) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Seagate Technology (SEG) | -6.0% |
| Ocean Drilling & Exploration (ODR) | -5.9% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | -5.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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