The stock market on April 26, 1988
April 26, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to close at 263.93. Of 6,243 US stocks that traded, 2,274 rose and 1,508 fell.
The S&P 500+0.54%closed at 263.93
How big a move#11,743of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,919price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,274of 6,243; 1,508 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Maytag (MYG) | +10.6% |
| Tandem Computers Inc (TDM.) | +9.4% |
| KeySpan (KSE) | +9.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Illinova Corp (ILN) | -4.6% |
| Phelps Dodge (PD) | -4.2% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | -3.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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