The stock market on September 22, 1987
September 22, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.89% to close at 319.50. Of 6,371 US stocks that traded, 2,124 rose and 1,939 fell.
The S&P 500+2.89%closed at 319.50
How big a move#738of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,411price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,124of 6,371; 1,939 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | +14.0% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | +9.1% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Piedmont Aviation Inc | -6.4% |
| Alexander/Baldwn (ALEX) | -3.3% |
| Home Shopping Network | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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