The stock market on December 21, 1987
December 21, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to close at 249.54. Of 6,331 US stocks that traded, 2,211 rose and 1,931 fell.
The S&P 500+0.15%closed at 249.54
How big a move#20,417of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,087price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,211of 6,331; 1,931 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CBS Inc (CBS) | +6.1% |
| AbitibiBowater (BOW) | +6.0% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | +5.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Bicoastal Corp | -11.2% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -5.4% |
| Ethyl (NEU) | -5.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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