The stock market on February 4, 1988
February 4, 1988, a Thursday. The S&P 500 rose 0.00% to close at 252.21. Of 6,295 US stocks that traded, 1,812 rose and 2,000 fell.
The S&P 5000.00%closed at 252.21
How big a move#24,793of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,055price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,812of 6,295; 2,000 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| CMS Energy (CMS) | +8.6% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | +8.0% |
| Bruno's | +8.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| General Re (GRN) | -8.3% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -7.4% |
| Safety-Kleen Corp-Old (SK) | -5.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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