The stock market on December 8, 1987
December 8, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 2.69% to close at 234.91. Of 6,328 US stocks that traded, 2,307 rose and 1,641 fell.
The S&P 500+2.69%closed at 234.91
How big a move#869of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,280price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,307of 6,328; 1,641 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | +14.8% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | +12.3% |
| Price Co (PCLB) | +10.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| FedEx (FDX) | -4.6% |
| SunTrust Banks (STI) | -4.1% |
| Travelers Cos. (SPC) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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