The stock market on October 27, 1987
October 27, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.42% to close at 233.19. Of 6,362 US stocks that traded, 1,915 rose and 2,831 fell.
The S&P 500+2.42%closed at 233.19
How big a move#1,115of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,304price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,915of 6,362; 2,831 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ual Corp. (UAL) | +15.4% |
| Delhaize America Inc | +12.2% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | +11.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Willamette Industries (WLL) | -12.2% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | -11.5% |
| Freeport-McMoran (FTX) | -8.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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