The stock market on March 21, 1988
March 21, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.88% to close at 268.74. Of 6,260 US stocks that traded, 1,411 rose and 2,502 fell.
The S&P 500-0.88%closed at 268.74
How big a move#7,154of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,867price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,411of 6,260; 2,502 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Olin (OLN) | +11.5% |
| Kroger (KR) | +10.0% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +9.4% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Black & Decker (BDK) | -4.9% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | -4.7% |
| W.R. Grace & Co. (GRA) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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