The stock market on December 2, 1987
December 2, 1987, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.62% to close at 233.45. Of 6,336 US stocks that traded, 1,804 rose and 2,107 fell.
The S&P 500+0.62%closed at 233.45
How big a move#10,360of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,300price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,804of 6,336; 2,107 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Aflac (AFL) | +7.7% |
| American Medical Int'l (AMI) | +6.5% |
| Texaco (TX) | +6.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) | -4.8% |
| Beneficial (BNL) | -4.1% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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