The stock market on March 25, 1988
March 25, 1988, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 1.84% to close at 258.51. Of 6,251 US stocks that traded, 1,259 rose and 2,610 fell.
The S&P 500-1.84%closed at 258.51
How big a move#2,007of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,980price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,259of 6,251; 2,610 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Avon Products (AVP) | +10.8% |
| Gillette (G) | +6.3% |
| Bruno's | +4.1% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| DirecTV (GMH) | -7.5% |
| Williams (WMB) | -6.3% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | -5.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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