The stock market on May 31, 1988
May 31, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 rose 3.45% to close at 262.16. Of 6,205 US stocks that traded, 2,459 rose and 1,293 fell.
The S&P 500+3.45%closed at 262.16
How big a move#451of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,939price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,459of 6,205; 1,293 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Centel Corp (CNT) | +10.8% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | +8.8% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | +8.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Macmillan (MLL) | -3.1% |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe | -2.6% |
| Cch Inc -cl A (CCHIA) | -1.6% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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