The stock market on February 17, 1988
February 17, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.24% to close at 259.21. Of 6,278 US stocks that traded, 1,975 rose and 1,863 fell.
The S&P 500-0.24%closed at 259.21
How big a move#18,014of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,972price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,975of 6,278; 1,863 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harcourt General (H) | +5.7% |
| Santa Fe Pacific Corp. (SFX) | +5.0% |
| American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) | +4.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Pillsbury Co | -7.6% |
| Fort James (FJ) | -7.3% |
| Firestone (FIR) | -6.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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