The stock market on December 2, 1992
December 2, 1992, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.21% to close at 429.89. Of 5,866 US stocks that traded, 2,133 rose and 2,199 fell.
The S&P 500-0.21%closed at 429.89
How big a move#18,853of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$1,792price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,133of 5,866; 2,199 fell
Biggest companyWalmartby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Ryder System (R) | +7.0% |
| Brunswick (BC) | +6.6% |
| FedEx (FDX) | +6.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Caterpillar (CAT) | -4.2% |
| Unocal Corporation (UCL) | -4.1% |
| BankBoston (BKB) | -4.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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