The stock market on December 16, 2011
December 16, 2011, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.32% to close at 1219.66. Of 3,976 US stocks that traded, 2,181 rose and 1,537 fell.
The S&P 500+0.32%closed at 1219.66
How big a move#16,065of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$632price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,181of 3,976; 1,537 fell
Biggest companyExxon Mobilby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Cobalt International Energy Inc (CIE) | +22.2% |
| Valhi, Inc. (VHI) | +8.9% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) | +7.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sears Holdings (SHLD) | -8.4% |
| Gilead Sciences (GILD) | -3.5% |
| Electronic Arts (ERTS) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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