The stock market on February 25, 1988
February 25, 1988, a Thursday. The S&P 500 fell 1.08% to close at 261.58. Of 6,273 US stocks that traded, 2,199 rose and 1,718 fell.
The S&P 500-1.08%closed at 261.58
How big a move#5,417of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,945price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,199of 6,273; 1,718 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Metaldyne Corp | +6.0% |
| Irving Bank Corp (V) | +5.9% |
| Himont Inc (HMT) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Liz Claiborne (LIZ) | -13.2% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | -6.1% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | -4.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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