The stock market on April 19, 1988
April 19, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.50% to close at 257.92. Of 6,247 US stocks that traded, 2,086 rose and 1,752 fell.
The S&P 500-0.50%closed at 257.92
How big a move#12,484of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,987price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,086of 6,247; 1,752 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Alcoa (AA) | +6.9% |
| Amax Inc. (AMX) | +6.0% |
| Arco Chemical Co (RCM) | +5.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | -11.7% |
| Illinova Corp (ILN) | -10.7% |
| Bethlehem Steel | -7.7% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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