The stock market on October 14, 1987
October 14, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 2.95% to close at 305.23. Of 6,395 US stocks that traded, 979 rose and 3,326 fell.
The S&P 500-2.95%closed at 305.23
How big a move#690of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,524price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose979of 6,395; 3,326 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lin Broadcasting (LINB) | +6.6% |
| Macmillan (MLL) | +5.7% |
| Deere (DE) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | -9.2% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | -8.7% |
| UST Inc. (UST) | -7.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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