The stock market on December 1, 1987
December 1, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.74% to close at 232.00. Of 6,338 US stocks that traded, 1,855 rose and 2,172 fell.
The S&P 500+0.74%closed at 232.00
How big a move#8,788of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,321price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,855of 6,338; 2,172 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | +8.3% |
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | +7.6% |
| Himont Inc (HMT) | +7.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| KeySpan (KSE) | -6.3% |
| Transitional Hospitals Cp (THY) | -5.7% |
| RadioShack (TAN) | -5.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
‹ November 30, 1987 · Every December 1 · December 2, 1987 ›
Ask the Lab what came after a day like thisHistory, not advice. How these numbers are made.