The stock market on March 1, 1988
March 1, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.22% to close at 267.22. Of 6,265 US stocks that traded, 1,881 rose and 2,008 fell.
The S&P 500-0.22%closed at 267.22
How big a move#18,404of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,883price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,881of 6,265; 2,008 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Salomon | +8.8% |
| Usg Corp. (USG) | +7.4% |
| Koppers (KOP) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| May Dept. Stores (MAY) | -4.8% |
| Citizens Commun -ser B Old (CZN) | -4.8% |
| Halliburton (HAL) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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