The stock market on April 5, 1988
April 5, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.94% to close at 258.51. Of 6,252 US stocks that traded, 2,129 rose and 1,655 fell.
The S&P 500+0.94%closed at 258.51
How big a move#6,534of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,980price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,129of 6,252; 1,655 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Media General Inc -old (MEG) | +8.0% |
| Emhart Corp (EMH) | +7.7% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance (WAG) | +7.5% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Primerica, Inc. (PRI) | -4.4% |
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | -4.1% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | -3.9% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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