The stock market on February 11, 1988
February 11, 1988, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% to close at 255.95. Of 6,276 US stocks that traded, 2,074 rose and 1,762 fell.
The S&P 500-0.28%closed at 255.95
How big a move#17,074of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,010price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,074of 6,276; 1,762 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Arco Chemical Co (RCM) | +14.6% |
| Gillette (G) | +9.7% |
| IKON Office Solutions (IKN) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Unicom (UCM) | -5.6% |
| Lucky Stores (LKS) | -5.2% |
| Covanta Energy Corp (CVGYQ) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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