The stock market on December 29, 1987
December 29, 1987, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.40% to close at 244.59. Of 6,323 US stocks that traded, 1,539 rose and 2,339 fell.
The S&P 500-0.40%closed at 244.59
How big a move#14,388of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,150price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,539of 6,323; 2,339 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for5stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | +7.5% |
| Salomon | +7.2% |
| Citicorp | +7.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | -6.8% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -6.1% |
| Shearson Lehman Bros Hldg | -5.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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