The stock market on October 30, 1987
October 30, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.87% to close at 251.79. Of 6,363 US stocks that traded, 4,276 rose and 642 fell.
The S&P 500+2.87%closed at 251.79
How big a move#753of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,060price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose4,276of 6,363; 642 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Viacom Inc (VIA) | +26.0% |
| Illinois Tool Works (ITW) | +21.4% |
| Stone Container (STO) | +18.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | -14.2% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | -6.0% |
| Pirme Motor Inns (PDQ) | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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