The stock market on March 23, 1988
March 23, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.03% to close at 268.91. Of 6,254 US stocks that traded, 2,068 rose and 1,687 fell.
The S&P 500+0.03%closed at 268.91
How big a move#23,952of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,865price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,068of 6,254; 1,687 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Calmat Co (CZM) | +42.4% |
| Textron (TXT) | +20.6% |
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | +10.9% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Lotus Development Corp (LOTS.) | -12.2% |
| MeadWestvaco (W) | -4.6% |
| Hca Hosp Cp Of Amer -cl A (HCA) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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