The stock market on November 19, 1987
November 19, 1987, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 2.24% to close at 240.05. Of 6,346 US stocks that traded, 1,211 rose and 2,890 fell.
The S&P 500-2.24%closed at 240.05
How big a move#1,315of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,209price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,211of 6,346; 2,890 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Macmillan (MLL) | +7.5% |
| Pennzoil (PZE) | +4.0% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | +3.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Masco (MAS) | -9.1% |
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -7.8% |
| Halliburton (HAL) | -7.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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