The stock market on September 2, 1988
September 2, 1988, a Friday. The S&P 500 rose 2.37% to close at 264.48. Of 6,165 US stocks that traded, 2,518 rose and 1,097 fell.
The S&P 500+2.37%closed at 264.48
How big a move#1,161of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,913price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose2,518of 6,165; 1,097 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for3stocks
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Wm. Wrigley Jr. (WWY) | +5.8% |
| Gannett (GCI) | +5.7% |
| Marion Merrell Dow Inc (MKC) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Gap, Inc. (The) (GPS) | -2.9% |
| Pirme Motor Inns (PDQ) | -1.9% |
| TJX Companies, Inc. (The) (TJX) | -1.8% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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