The stock market on February 1, 1988
February 1, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.79% to close at 255.04. Of 6,299 US stocks that traded, 2,273 rose and 1,756 fell.
The S&P 500-0.79%closed at 255.04
How big a move#8,142of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,021price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,273of 6,299; 1,756 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Stop & Shop (SHP) | +8.9% |
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | +8.2% |
| BankBoston (BKB) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -7.2% |
| Reebok International (RBK) | -6.7% |
| Reynolds Metals (RLM) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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