The stock market on October 7, 1987
October 7, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 318.54. Of 6,392 US stocks that traded, 1,442 rose and 2,635 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 318.54
How big a move#18,676of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,419price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,442of 6,392; 2,635 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Emerson Electric (EMR) | +7.3% |
| H&R Block (HRB) | +6.9% |
| Humana (HUM) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| L Brands (LTD) | -10.7% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -4.8% |
| Sonoco Products (SON) | -4.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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