The stock market on February 23, 1988
February 23, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.23% to close at 265.02. Of 6,275 US stocks that traded, 1,878 rose and 1,836 fell.
The S&P 500-0.23%closed at 265.02
How big a move#18,144of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,907price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,878of 6,275; 1,836 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | +11.4% |
| Calmat Co (CZM) | +10.3% |
| Bear Stearns (BSC) | +9.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Sysco (SYY) | -3.5% |
| Delhaize America Inc | -3.3% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | -3.1% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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