Trading Markets

Stocks Drop as Traders Reflect on Crash of 87

Stocks are celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Black Monday” by trading deep in the red. On October 19, 1987, the Dow lost 508 points, or 22.6%, the crash represents the biggest one-day percentage decline.

Stocks Plunge as Wall Street Looks Back on Crash of 87

Stocks celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Black Monday” by plunging, with the Dow losing nearly 367 points. On October 19, 1987, the Dow lost 508 points, which represented a 22.6% decline, the largest ever one-day loss on a percentage basis.

Treasuries Soar, Dollar Sinks

Treasuries rallied, with the 2-year note recording its biggest weekly increase since 9/11. Bonds soared as traders sought shelter from the widespread selling of stocks.