The stock market on February 22, 1988
February 22, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 rose 1.54% to close at 265.64. Of 6,278 US stocks that traded, 2,439 rose and 1,457 fell.
The S&P 500+1.54%closed at 265.64
How big a move#2,920of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,900price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,439of 6,278; 1,457 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Lockheed Martin (LMT) | +10.8% |
| Manufactures Hanover (MHC) | +9.6% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +9.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Eastman Kodak (EK) | -3.5% |
| Security Pacific Corp | -2.8% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | -2.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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