The stock market on April 27, 1988
April 27, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.05% to close at 263.80. Of 6,239 US stocks that traded, 1,879 rose and 1,891 fell.
The S&P 500-0.05%closed at 263.80
How big a move#23,341of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,920price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,879of 6,239; 1,891 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pillsbury Co | +7.5% |
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +5.9% |
| L Brands (LTD) | +4.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Aeroquip-Vickers (ANV) | -4.7% |
| Raychem Corp (RYC.) | -3.8% |
| BankAmerica Corp. | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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