The stock market on August 26, 1987
August 26, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.65% to close at 334.57. Of 6,332 US stocks that traded, 1,859 rose and 2,178 fell.
The S&P 500-0.65%closed at 334.57
How big a move#9,928of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,303price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,859of 6,332; 2,178 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Loews (LTR) | +8.1% |
| H.F. Ahmanson (AHM) | +6.7% |
| UST Inc. (UST) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Himont Inc (HMT) | -5.1% |
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | -3.9% |
| Illinois Tool Works (ITW) | -3.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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