The stock market on December 24, 1987
December 24, 1987, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.45% to close at 252.03. Of 6,327 US stocks that traded, 2,206 rose and 1,656 fell.
The S&P 500-0.45%closed at 252.03
How big a move#13,447of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,057price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,206of 6,327; 1,656 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avery Dennison (AVY) | +12.1% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +5.1% |
| Sonat Inc. (SNT) | +5.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Energy East (NEG) | -7.0% |
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | -4.4% |
| Fluor (FLR) | -4.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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