The stock market on February 8, 1988
February 8, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.74% to close at 249.10. Of 6,278 US stocks that traded, 1,578 rose and 2,301 fell.
The S&P 500-0.74%closed at 249.10
How big a move#8,749of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,093price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,578of 6,278; 2,301 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| I M S International Inc (IMSI.) | +22.0% |
| Macmillan (MLL) | +7.5% |
| West Point Pepperell (WPM) | +5.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dun & Bradstreet Holdngs Inc (DNB) | -6.4% |
| Pharmacia (PNU) | -5.5% |
| Tjx Companies Inc -old (TJX.) | -4.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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