The stock market on October 11, 1988
October 11, 1988, a Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 0.11% to close at 277.93. Of 6,140 US stocks that traded, 1,529 rose and 2,058 fell.
The S&P 500-0.11%closed at 277.93
How big a move#21,519of 24,799 trading days since 1928
$100 in the index since$2,772price only, to September 24, 2026
Stocks that rose1,529of 6,140; 2,058 fell
Biggest companyInternational Business Machines Corporationby market value that day
Biggest rises among the 500 largest companies
| National Semiconductor (NSM) | +9.5% |
| Maytag (MYG) | +6.3% |
| Louisiana Land & Exploration (LLX.) | +5.6% |
Biggest falls among the 500 largest companies
| Kroger (KR) | -4.6% |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) | -3.9% |
| American Express (AXP) | -3.3% |
Stock moves count dividends; the index is price only. Market values after 2024 are estimates.
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