The stock market on July 13, 1988
July 13, 1988, a Wednesday. The S&P 500 rose 0.55% to close at 269.32. Of 6,202 US stocks that traded, 1,778 rose and 1,895 fell.
The S&P 500+0.55%closed at 269.32
How big a move#11,610of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,861price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,778of 6,202; 1,895 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for2stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Harcourt General (H) | +9.3% |
| Fannie Mae (FNMA) | +7.4% |
| Deluxe Corporation (DLX) | +7.3% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Dresser Industries Inc (DI.) | -4.1% |
| Norton Co (NRT) | -3.5% |
| Genentech Inc (DNA) | -3.4% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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