The stock market on October 6, 1987
October 6, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.70% to close at 319.22. Of 6,390 US stocks that traded, 1,122 rose and 3,103 fell.
The S&P 500-2.70%closed at 319.22
How big a move#859of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,413price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,122of 6,390; 3,103 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Jefferson-Pilot (JP) | +5.5% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +4.2% |
| Gillette (G) | +3.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Emerson Electric (EMR) | -9.4% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | -7.9% |
| Dillard's (DDS) | -7.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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