The stock market on December 4, 1987
December 4, 1987, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.57% to close at 223.92. Of 6,337 US stocks that traded, 1,008 rose and 3,242 fell.
The S&P 500-0.57%closed at 223.92
How big a move#11,176of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,441price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,008of 6,337; 3,242 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Fortune Brands (FO) | +13.3% |
| Txu Gas Co | +6.1% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | -15.2% |
| Amax Gold Inc (AU) | -8.8% |
| Millipore (MIL) | -8.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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