The stock market on November 24, 1987
November 24, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.40% to close at 246.39. Of 6,334 US stocks that traded, 2,423 rose and 1,609 fell.
The S&P 500+1.40%closed at 246.39
How big a move#3,509of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,127price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,423of 6,334; 1,609 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Parker-Hannifin (PH) | +13.6% |
| Asarco Inc (AR) | +13.5% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | +12.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Humana (HUM) | -5.4% |
| Walmart (WMT) | -4.6% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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