The stock market on September 1, 1987
September 1, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 1.94% to close at 323.40. Of 6,341 US stocks that traded, 1,513 rose and 2,638 fell.
The S&P 500-1.94%closed at 323.40
How big a move#1,789of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,382price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,513of 6,341; 2,638 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | +5.1% |
| Ceridian Corp (CEN) | +4.9% |
| Home Shopping Network | +4.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genuine Parts (GPC) | -6.6% |
| Charming Shoppes Inc (CHRS) | -6.6% |
| Rohm & Haas (ROH) | -6.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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