The stock market on December 28, 1987
December 28, 1987, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 2.56% to close at 245.57. Of 6,326 US stocks that traded, 879 rose and 3,408 fell.
The S&P 500-2.56%closed at 245.57
How big a move#975of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,137price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose879of 6,326; 3,408 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for4stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Merrill Lynch (MER) | +2.8% |
| PG&E Corp. (PCG) | +2.3% |
| Ameren (AEE) | +2.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Intel (INTC) | -8.3% |
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | -6.6% |
| Nordstrom (JWN) | -6.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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