The stock market on June 1, 1988
June 1, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 1.73% to close at 266.69. Of 6,206 US stocks that traded, 2,607 rose and 1,271 fell.
The S&P 500+1.73%closed at 266.69
How big a move#2,286of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,889price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,607of 6,206; 1,271 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Mercantile Stores (MST.) | +8.9% |
| Telerate Inc (TLR) | +8.6% |
| Navistar International (NAV) | +8.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Centel Corp (CNT) | -5.0% |
| Pall Corporation (PLL) | -3.8% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | -3.0% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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