The stock market on August 8, 1988
August 8, 1988, a Monday. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% to close at 269.98. Of 6,194 US stocks that traded, 1,593 rose and 1,952 fell.
The S&P 500-0.43%closed at 269.98
How big a move#13,723of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,854price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,593of 6,194; 1,952 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for8stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Farmers Group Inc (FGRP.) | +6.5% |
| Furniture Brands Intl Inc (FBNIQ) | +6.2% |
| Baker Hughes (BKR) | +6.2% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Affiliated Pubns (AFP) | -5.4% |
| Covanta Energy Corp (CVGYQ) | -5.3% |
| Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) | -4.5% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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