The stock market on August 28, 1987
August 28, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.31% to close at 327.04. Of 6,335 US stocks that traded, 1,516 rose and 2,459 fell.
The S&P 500-1.31%closed at 327.04
How big a move#3,960of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,356price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,516of 6,335; 2,459 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +6.2% |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | +3.9% |
| Sun Microsystems (SUNW) | +3.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | -6.2% |
| Continental Airlines | -5.8% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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