The stock market on September 4, 1987
September 4, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.10% to close at 316.70. Of 6,350 US stocks that traded, 1,519 rose and 2,395 fell.
The S&P 500-1.10%closed at 316.70
How big a move#5,264of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,433price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,519of 6,350; 2,395 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Delhaize America Inc | +7.1% |
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | +6.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Reebok International (RBK) | -5.2% |
| Lubrizol (LZ) | -4.9% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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