The stock market on October 16, 1987
October 16, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 5.16% to close at 282.70. Of 6,391 US stocks that traded, 524 rose and 4,192 fell.
The S&P 500-5.16%closed at 282.70
How big a move#152of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,725price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose524of 6,391; 4,192 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Media General Inc -old (MEG) | +3.8% |
| Amax Gold Inc (AU) | +2.8% |
| Rubbermaid Incorporated (RBD) | +1.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Newmont Mining (NEM) | -22.2% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -13.1% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | -13.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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