The stock market on May 27, 1988
May 27, 1988, a Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.48% to close at 253.42. Of 6,210 US stocks that traded, 1,557 rose and 1,967 fell.
The S&P 500-0.48%closed at 253.42
How big a move#12,873of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$3,040price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,557of 6,210; 1,967 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for6stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | +9.7% |
| Polaroid (PRDCQ) | +5.2% |
| Avon Products (AVP) | +3.8% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -4.2% |
| L Brands (LTD) | -3.4% |
| Texas Eastern Corp | -2.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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