The stock market on October 4, 1988
October 4, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.28% to close at 270.62. Of 6,139 US stocks that traded, 1,718 rose and 1,861 fell.
The S&P 500-0.28%closed at 270.62
How big a move#16,998of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,847price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,718of 6,139; 1,861 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Last day of trading for1stock
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| Pillsbury Co | +46.2% |
| Ryder System (R) | +6.1% |
| DTE Energy (DTE) | +6.0% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Ethyl (NEU) | -3.4% |
| Intel (INTC) | -3.3% |
| Electronic Data Systems (EDS.) | -3.2% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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