The stock market on November 6, 1987
November 6, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.60% to close at 250.41. Of 6,357 US stocks that traded, 2,265 rose and 1,902 fell.
The S&P 500-1.60%closed at 250.41
How big a move#2,691of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,077price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,265of 6,357; 1,902 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Foot Locker (Z) | +7.0% |
| National City (NCC) | +6.6% |
| Calmat Co (CZM) | +5.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Texas Instruments (TXN) | -11.8% |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | -8.4% |
| Fort James (FJ) | -8.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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