The stock market on March 2, 1988
March 2, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to close at 267.98. Of 6,264 US stocks that traded, 2,213 rose and 1,563 fell.
The S&P 500+0.28%closed at 267.98
How big a move#16,899of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,875price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,213of 6,264; 1,563 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Geico Corp (GEC) | +16.4% |
| Humana (HUM) | +6.9% |
| Koppers (KOP) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -3.8% |
| American Stores (ASC) | -3.4% |
| Media General Inc -old (MEG) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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